Generic name:adapalene (topical route) [ a-DAP-a-leen ]
Drug class:Topical acne agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 5, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Differin
Available Dosage Forms:
- Cream
- Solution
- Gel/Jelly
- Lotion
- Swab
Therapeutic Class: Antiacne
Chemical Class: Retinoid
Uses for Differin
Adapalene is used to treat acne. It works partly by keeping skin pores clear.
Adapalene is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Differin
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Studies of this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of adapalene in children up to 12 years of age with use in other age groups. In teenagers, adapalene is not expected to cause different side effects or problems than it does in adults.
Geriatric
Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use of adapalene in the elderly with use in other age groups. Older adults are not likely to develop acne.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks ...
