Differin 0.1% Cream 30 gm

Description

Differin is indicated in cutaneous treatment of mild to moderate acne. Acne of the face, chest or back is appropriate for treatment. How to use Always take the dose recommended by your doctor, if in doubt, please contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately Differin is intended for use in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. How to take For topical use Apply a pea-sized amount of cream to clean, dry face, spreading it over acne-affected areas, once daily before bedtime, avoiding contact with eyes, eyelids, nostrils and lips. Wash your hands after use. Usage rate Apply it in the evening before going to bed. Duration of treatment The first signs of improvement generally appear after a period ranging from 4 to 8 weeks of treatment. Treatment should continue for a period of no less than 3 months. Warnings and precautions Do not use this medicine on areas with cuts or scrapes, on sunburned skin, or if you have a skin condition called eczema. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, or corners of nose, and avoid other sensitive areas of the body. Avoid exposure to strong sunlight and artificial ultraviolet rays.  If you experience sensitivity or irritation when using this medicine, stop using it and tell your doctor.  Side Effects Common: May affect up to 1 in 10 people Dry skin Skin irritation Burning skin Redness of the skin (erythema). Storage Information Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use DIFFERIN after the expiry date on the outer packaging. Store below 25°C. Do not refrigerate. Differin Cream can be used for a period of (4) months after first opening. Differin Gel can be used for a period of (6) months after first opening. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. Other acne products (containing benzoyl peroxide, erythromycin or clindamycin) can be used with adapalene but should be used in the morning and adapalene at night. Cosmetics can be used but should not cause blackheads or dry out the skin. Ingredients Adapalene, Carbomer 934B, Polyethylene Glycol-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Glycerol (E422), Natural Squalane, Methyl Parahydroxybenzoate (E218), Propyl Parahydroxybenzoate (E216), Disodium Edta, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Phenoxyethanol, Cyclomethicone, Sodium Hydroxide and Purified Water Specifications This medicine is in the form of a cream or gel, inside a 30 gram tube.