Neutrogena Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment

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Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Adapalene, USP 0.1% (retinoid)*

*read consumer information leaflet

Purpose

Acne treatment

Use

For the treatment of acne

Warnings

For external use only

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

Do not use

▪on damaged skin (cuts, abrasions, eczema, sunburn)

▪ if you are allergic to adapalene or any of the ingredients in this product

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use.

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

When using this product

▪ limit sun exposure, including light from tanning beds, and use sunscreen when going outdoors.

▪ do not wax to remove hair in areas where the product has been applied

▪ during the early weeks of use, your acne may appear to worsen before it improves (this is normal); continue using as directed, unless you get irritation that becomes severe

▪ irritation (redness, itching, dryness, burning) is more likely to occur:

▪ in the first few weeks of use

▪ if using more than one topical acne medication at a time

▪ but irritation usually lessens with continued use of this product

▪ it may take up to 3 months of once daily use to see results

▪ avoid product contact with the eyes, lips, and mouth. If contact occurs, immediately flush the area with water.

▪ wash hands after use

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

Stop use and ask a doctor if

▪ you become pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant while using the product

▪ you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as itching, rash, hives, swelling of the lips, eyelids, and shortness of breath)

▪ irritation becomes severe

▪ you see no improvement after 3 months of once daily use

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

Directions

Adults and children 12 years of age and older:

▪ use once daily

▪ clean the skin gently and pat dry before applying the product

▪ cover the entire affected area with a thin layer. For example, if your acne is on the face, apply the product to the entire face.

▪ do not use more than one time a day. Applying more than directed will not provide faster or better results, but may worsen skin irritation.

Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other Information

▪ store at room temperature 68° to 77°F

▪ protect from freezing

Inactive ingredients

carbomer homopolymer type C, edetate disodium, methylparaben, poloxamer 182, propylene glycol, purified water

May contain hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust pH.

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