Adaclene Adapalene 15 g Gel

ADACLENE ADAPALENE 15 G GEL

Adapalene belongs to a class of medications called retinoids. It works by affecting the growth of cells and decreasing swelling and inflammation.

USE OF ADACLENE ADAPALENE 15 G GEL

This medication is used to treat acne. It may decrease the number and severity of acne pimples and promote quick healing of pimples that do develop.

POSSIBLE SIDE-EFFECTS

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

skin redness, stinging, burning, or peeling after sun exposure.

Some side effects may occur during the first 4 weeks of using this medicine. These side effects should become less noticeable with continued use.

Common side effects may include:

dry, red, or scaly skin; feeling of warmth and mild stinging or burning; peeling skin; or skin pain.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

SAFETY INFORMATION

• You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to adapalene.
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical conditions.
• It is not known whether adapalene passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.