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Adapalene

Dosage form
GEL
Labeler
YYBA CORP
Label updated
2025-07-02
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ADAPALENE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Adapalene USP, 0.1% (retinoid) read consumer information leaflet

Purpose

Acne treatment

Use
  • For the treatment of acne
Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

  • on damaged skin (cuts, abrasions, eczema, sunburn)
  • if you are allergic to adapalene or any of the ingredients in this product.

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a doctor before use.

When using this product

  • limit sun exposure, including light from tanning beds, and use sunscreen when going outdoors
  • do not wax to remove hair in areas where the product has been applied
  • during the early weeks of use, your acne may appear to worsen before it improves (this is normal); continue using as directed, unless you get irritation that becomes severe
  • irritation (redness, itching, dryness, burning) is more likely to occur:
    • in the first few weeks of use
    • if using more than one topical acne medication at a time
    • but irritation usually lessens with continued use of this product
  • it may take up to 3 months of once daily use to see results
  • avoid product contact with eyes, lips, and mouth. If contact occurs, immediately flush the area with water.
  • wash hands after use

Stop use and ask doctor if

  • you become pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant, while using the product
  • you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as itching, rash, hives, swelling of the lips, eyelids, and shortness of breath)
  • irritation becomes severe
  • you see no improvement after 3 months of once daily use

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Adults and children 12 years of age and older:

  • use oncedaily
  • clean the skin gently and pat dry before applying the product
  • cover the entire affected area with a thin layer. For example, if your acne is on the face, apply the product to the entire face.
  • do not use more than one time a day. Applying more than directed will not provide faster or better results, but may worsen skin irritation.

Children under 12 years of age:ask a doctor

Other information
  • store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)[see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
  • protect from freezing
Inactive ingredients

carbomer homopolymer type C, edetate disodium, methylparaben, poloxamer 182, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium hydroxide.

Questions?

1-866-923-4914

Label information

Distributed by:
Wellspring
Airmont, NY 10952, U.S.A.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 45 g Tube Carton

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Compare to the
active ingredient
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Adapalene Gel
USP, 0.1%

Acne Treatment

ONCE DAILY TOPICAL RETINOID*

PREVIOUSLY AVAILABLE
ONLY BY PRESCRIPTION

DERMATOLOGIST
DEVELOPED

FDA APPROVED

* Read consumer information leaflet before use

NET WT 45 g (1.6 oz)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 3ab5661b-a67a-45a3-b542-228be3cebb27 · Version 3
NDC: 73581-214