Epiduo Forte Gel Benefits & Uses

Epiduo Forte Gel is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Epiduo Forte Gel 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

Epiduo Forte Gel Related Warnings

Is the use of Epiduo Forte Gel safe for pregnant women?

Epiduo Forte Gel has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Epiduo Forte Gel without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Epiduo Forte Gel safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Epiduo Forte Gel in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Epiduo Forte Gel is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Epiduo Forte Gel on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Epiduo Forte Gel on kidney, information on safety of Epiduo Forte Gel for kidney is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Epiduo Forte Gel on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Epiduo Forte Gel on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Epiduo Forte Gel on the Heart?

Information about safety of Epiduo Forte Gel for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Epiduo Forte Gel with Other Drugs

Epiduo Forte Gel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Dapsone

Isotretinoin

Epiduo Forte Gel Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Epiduo Forte Gel unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Sunburn
Eczema

Frequently asked Questions about Epiduo Forte Gel

Is this Epiduo Forte Gel habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Epiduo Forte Gel is addictive.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Epiduo Forte Gel. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Epiduo Forte Gel is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Epiduo Forte Gel is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Epiduo Forte Gel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Epiduo Forte Gel

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Epiduo Forte Gel, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Epiduo Forte Gel

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Epiduo Forte Gel and alcohol. No research has been done on this 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

Product Index [Internet]: OXIDOBEN Gel (Adapalene + Benzoyl peroxide ). Ciplamed

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