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Adapalene

Generic: ADAPALENE

100%
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Bryant Ranch Prepack
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route of Administration
TOPICAL
FDA Set ID
79454b4c-3fd4-4e6d-b984-908f8cc8ab6d
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Adapalene cream is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
Adverse Reactions
ADVERSE REACTIONS: In controlled clinical trials, local cutaneous irritation was monitored in 285 acne patients who used adapalene cream once daily for 12 weeks.

The frequency and severity of erythema, scaling, dryness, pruritus and burning were assessed during these studies.

The incidence of local cutaneous irritation with adapalene cream from the controlled clinical studies is provided in the following table: Incidence of Local Cutaneous Irritation with Adapalene Cream from Controlled Clinical Studies (N=285) None Mild Moderate Severe Erythema 52% (148) 38% (108) 10% (28) <1% (1) Scaling 58% (166) 35% (100) 6% (18) <1% (1) Dryness 48% (136) 42% (121) 9% (26) <1% (2) Pruritus (persistent) 74% (211) 21% (61) 4% (12) <1% (1) Burning/Stinging (persistent) 71% (202) 24% (69) 4% (12) <1% (2) Other reported local cutaneous adverse events in patients who used adapalene cream once daily included: sunburn (2%), skin discomfort-burning and stinging (1%) and skin irritation (1%).

Events occurring in less than 1% of patients treated with adapalene cream included: acne flare, dermatitis and contact dermatitis, eyelid edema, conjunctivitis, erythema, pruritus, skin discoloration, rash, and eczema.