Apalene 0.1% (Cream)
10 gm tube: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Adapalene |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Topical treatment of acne vulgaris
Pharmacology
- Acts on retinoid receptors in the skin
- Modulator of cellular differentiation
- Modulator of keratinization
- Modulator of inflammatory processes
- Normalizes the differentiation of follicular epithelial cells
- Decreases microcomedone formation
- Low absorption through human skin
Dosage
- Adapalene 0.1% for affected areas of skin, once daily at night-time
- Adapalene 0.3% for entire face and affected areas, once daily in the evening
- Not established for children below 12 years
Administration
- Thin film of gel or cream applied to affected areas of skin
- Light coverage of entire affected areas
Interaction
- Caution with other potentially irritating topical products
- Caution with medicated or abrasive soaps and cleansers
- Caution with cosmetics that have a strong drying effect
- Caution with products with high alcohol concentrations
- Caution with astringents, spices, or lime
- Caution with preparations containing sulfur, resorcinol, or salicylic acid
- Avoid combined use with aforementioned preparations if possible
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Adapalene or any of its components
Side Effects
- Erythema
- Scaling
- Dryness
- Pruritus
- Burning sensation
- Skin irritation
- Stinging
- Acne flares
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy if benefit justifies potential risk to fetus
- Unknown excretion in breast milk
- Caution when administering to a nursing mother
Precautions & Warnings
- Avoid application to cuts, abrasions, eczematous or sunburned skin
Therapeutic Class
- Topical retinoid and related preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store in cool, dry place below 25°C
- Protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
- Tightly close tube after use