Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide Benefits & Uses

Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Pimples (Read More - How to get rid of acne or pimples)

Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide is used -

Severe

Skin Rash
Itching or burning

Common

Skin irritation

Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide Related Warnings

Is the use of Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide. If you are pregnant, do not take Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide on kidneys.

Unknown
What is the effect of Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide on the Liver?

Information about safety of Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide on heart. So it is not known whether taking Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide will cause side effects on heart or not.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide with Other Drugs

Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Dapsone

Isotretinoin

Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Sunburn
Eczema

Frequently asked Questions about Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide

Is this Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide habit forming or addictive?

Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide

There is no information on the effects of taking Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide

Information about the interaction of Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 894

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; DIFFERIN® (adapalene)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 893

Highlights of Prescribing Information [Internet]: EPIDUO® (adapalene and benzoyl peroxide) Gel 0.1%/2.5% . GALDERMA LABORATORIES

Package leaflet information for the user [Internet]: Epiduo (adapalene and benxoyl peroxide). Galderma Laboratories

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Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide Benefits & Uses

Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide Dosage & How to Take

Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide Side Effects

Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide with Other Drugs

Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide

Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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