Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide (topical)
Generic name: adapalene and benzoyl peroxide (topical) [ a-DAP-a-leen-and-BEN-zoyl-per-OX-ide ]
Brand names: Epiduo, Epiduo Pump, Epiduo Forte
Dosage form: topical gel (0.1%-2.5%; 0.3%-2.5%)
Drug class:Topical acne agents
What is adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical?
Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect, which allows excess oils and dirt to be easily washed away from the skin.
Adapalene is similar to vitamin A. It helps the skin renew itself.
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat acne in adults and children who are at least 9 years old.
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Benzoyl peroxide can cause a rare but serious allergic reaction or severe skin irritation. Stop using adapalene and benzoyl peroxide and get emergency medical help if you have: hives, itching; difficult breathing, feeling light-headed; or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to adapalene (Differin) or benzoyl peroxide.
To make sure adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical is safe for you, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions.
It is not known whether adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.
It is not known whether adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical should not be used on a child younger than 9 years old.
How should I use adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use adapalene and benzoyl peroxide in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Using more of this medicine or applying it more often than prescribed will not make it work any faster, and may increase side effects.
Benzoyl peroxide topical can cause a rare but serious allergic reaction or severe skin irritation. Before you start using this medicine, you may choose to apply a "test dose" to see if you have a reaction. Apply a very small amount of the medicine to 1 or 2 small acne areas every day for 3 days in a row. If there is no reaction, begin using the full prescribed amount on the 4t...
