ADAPALENE

Product Description

Adapalene is one kind of skin care product. Adapalene belongs to the retinoid like compound .Adapalene used in skin care and works by stopping the pimples from forming under the skin.

• SYNONYMS: Adapalene,Adapaleno, Adapalenum
• IUPAC NAME: 6-[3-(adamantan-1-yl)-4-methoxyphenyl]naphthalene-2-carboxylic acid
• CAS NO: 106685-40-9
• FORMULA: C28H28O3
• MOLECULAR MASS: 412.52 g/mol

STORAGE CONDITIONS: Store in cool and dry place,away from direct heat and light. Do not place in bathroom or kitchen. Keep away from the children and pet.

HOW TO USE: Use this medication on your skin. Wash clean and dry your skin before using the medication. Wash your hands before using the gel, tube or lotion. Do not apply medicine on eyes.

HOW ADAPALENE WORKS: Adapalene works by inhibiting the acne formulation under the skin. Adapalene binds with the retinoid receptor and activates it. Adapalene also use in the beauty care products.

PHARMACOKINETICS: Adapalene absorbed through skin after topical application, used only 2g of 0.3% gel. The half-life of Adapalene 0.3% gel id between 7-51 hours. Almost 25% of drug metabolised in the body. 75% of drug remains unchanged and eliminated by the biliary route.

SIDE EFFECTS: The stinging like sensation occurs after applying the medicine. Side effects like burning,irritation, swelling of skin, itching, dryness of skin, burning are seen in the first 5-6 days of using the medicine. If you see side effects like irritation,intense burning, redness of eye, skin discolouration contact your doctor.

PRECAUTIONS: Before using the medication tell your doctor if you are allergic to Adapalene. Tell your doctor if you have any problem like skin problem, eczema etc. Do not apply this medicine on open wounds. Do not apply on eye or burned part of skin.

CDSCO APPROVAL: Adapalene 0.1% w/w approved by CDSCO in India in 15.03.2001,

Adapalene 0.1% + Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% gel approved by CDSCO in India in 31.10.2008,

Adapalene + clindamycin gel approved by CDSCO in India in 01.05.2003

FORMULATION AVAILABLE IN MARKET:

• Adapalene 0.1% w/w cream
• Adapalene 0.1% + Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% gel
• Adapalene + clindamycin gel
• Adapalene 0.1% w/w + clindamycin gel 0.1%w/w cream
• Adapalene 1%w/w cream
• Adapalene 0.1% w/w cream
• Adapalene 0.10% w/v gel
• Adapalene 0.1% w/w + benzoyl peroxide 2.5%w/w cream
• Adapalene 0.02 %w/w + Azithromycin 2 %w/w cream
• Adapalene 0.1 %w/v +Allantoin 1 %w/w + Clindamycin 1 %w/w gel

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