Differin
Adapalene cream for acne. It helps keep pores from getting blocked.
Differin is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Differin depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Differin details
- Condition
- Acne Vulgaris
- Alternative names
- adapalene
- Therapeutic class
- Third-Generation Topical Retinoid
- Pharmacological class
- Retinoid
- Known off-label uses
- rosacea
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to adapalene; broken or eczematous skin
- Minor side effects
- skin dryness; erythema; skin scaling
- Moderate side effects
- burning sensation; pruritus; sun sensitivity
- Serious side effects
- severe localised angioedema, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Patient summary
- Adapalene cream for acne. It helps keep pores from getting blocked.
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Galderma
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Benzoyl Peroxide; Salicylic Acid
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric patients over twelve years and adults.
Mechanism of action
Binds selectively to nuclear retinoic acid receptors, regulating cell differentiation to prevent microcomedone formation in pores.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid during pregnancy as safety is unconfirmed. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Differin names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Adapalene at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.