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Tell your health care provider about all of your health conditions and any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. This will help them know if adapalene is right for you. In particular, make sure that you discuss any of the following. Skin problems. Tell your health care provider if you have any skin problems including cuts, scrapes, sunburn, or dry skin before using adapalene. Other Medicines and Supplements. Adapalene may interact with other medicines and supplements. Before using adapalene, tell your health care provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. See the Interactions section below for more details. Pregnancy. It is not known if or how adapalene could affect pregnancy or harm a fetus. Tell your health care provider if you are or plan to become pregnant. Breastfeeding. It is not known if adapalene passes into breast milk. Tell your health care provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Your health care provider will let you know if you should use adapalene while breastfeeding. If you use adapalene while breastfeeding, use it on the smallest area of skin and for the shortest time needed. Do not apply adapalene to areas of skin that may come into contact with your baby's mouth or eyes.

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and only use the next dose. Do not use double or extra doses.

While less common, the most serious side effects of adapalene are described below, along with what to do if they happen. Severe Allergic Reactions. Adapalene can cause allergic reactions, which can be serious. Stop using adapalene and get help right away if you have any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction.

If you or someone else has used too much adapalene, get medical help right away, call 911, or contact a Poison Control center at 800-222-1222.

Always tell your health care provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. In particular, make sure that you discuss if you are using any of the following before using adapalene.

If adapalene was prescribed to you by a health care provider, use it as prescribed. If you are using over-the-counter adapalene, follow the instructions that come with the product. Do not share adapalene with other people, even if they have the same condition as you. It may harm them. Keep adapalene out of the reach of children. Wash your hands and the affected skin area with a mild or soapless cleanser before applying adapalene. Do not apply adapalene on skin that has cuts, scrapes, eczema, or sunburn. Avoid waxing for hair removal or applying other products that irritate the skin to areas that have been treated with adapalene. Your acne might seem worse when you first start using adapalene because the medicine is working on pimples that you cannot see yet. This is normal and is not a reason to stop using adapalene. It may take 8-12 weeks before you notice results.

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The most common side effects of adapalene are listed below. Tell your health care provider if you have any of these side effects that bother you.

There are no known interactions between adapalene and foods or drinks. It is unknown if drinking alcohol will affect adapalene.

Adapalene is commonly used to treat acne vulgaris on your skin. Adapalene may also be used for other conditions as determined by your health care provider.

Adapalene changes how your skin cells grow and shed so they do not clog pores or form acne. It also helps decrease redness and swelling that happens with acne.

Adapalene should be stored at room temperature, between 68 F and 77 F (20 C and 25 C). It can be exposed to temperatures between 59 F and 86 F (15 C and 30 C), for shorter periods of time, such as when transporting it. Store in a cool, dry place, in a tightly closed container. Do not freeze.

Allergies to Ingredients. People who are allergic to any of the following should not use adapalene.