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Introduction of Adapalene
Adapalene is
used to treat acne. Adapalene is in a class of medications
called retinoid-like compounds. It works by stopping pimples
from forming under the surface of the skin.
side effects of Adapalene
Adapalene may
cause side effects. The following symptoms are likely to
affect your skin during the first 2-4 weeks of treatment. Tell
your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go
away:
- redness
- scaling
- dryness
- burning
or stinging
- itching
Medications that are similar to adapalene
have caused tumors in laboratory animals who were given the
medications and exposed to real or artificial sunlight. It is
not known whether adapalene increases the risk of tumors in
humans. Protect yourself from sunlight and sunlamps while
taking adapalene, and talk to your doctor about the risks of
taking this medication.
Adapalene may cause other side effects.
Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking
this medication.
storage conditions for Adapalene
Keep this
medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and
out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and
away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). If
you are using a bottle of adapalene solution, be sure to store
it upright. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no
longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper
disposal of your medication.
Disclaimer:
Information on this page is provided for general
information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment
decision based on information contained in this page without
consulting other references including the package insert of
the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We
cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in
administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any
erroneous information contained on this page.
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