Adapalene/Benzoyl Peroxide 0.1%/2.5% gel

What Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide is used for:

• Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide is used for the treatment of acne.

Do not use Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide:

• If you are allergic to the active substances or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

Warnings and precautions:

• You should not use Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide on areas where you have cuts| scrapes| sunburn or eczema.
• Make sure Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide does not get into your eyes| mouth or nostrils| and other very sensitive areas of the body.
• Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight and UV lamps.
• Avoid getting Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide on your hair or coloured fabrics as it may bleach them and wash your hands thoroughly after you have used the medicine.

Possible side effects:

• Stop using the product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop throat tightness or swelling of the eyes| face| lips or tongue| feel faint| or have difficulty breathing. Stop using the product if you develop hives or itching of the face or body.

Other medicines and Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide:

• Do not use other acne products (containing benzoyl peroxide and I or retinoids) at the same time as Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide.
• Avoid using Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide at the same time as cosmetics that are irritant| drying or exfoliate the skin.

How to use Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide:

• Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide is only intended for use in adults| adolescents and children aged 9 years and over. This medicine is for external use only.

• Apply a thin film of gel evenly over acne affected areas once a day at bedtime| avoiding the eyes| lips and nostrils. The skin should be clean and dry before application. You should wash your hands thoroughly after you have used Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide.

How to store Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide:

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• Discard the tube or pump 6 months after first opening.
• Do not store above 25°C.

Dosage form and route of administration of Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide is also marketed as 0.3%/2.5% gel

should be prescribed according to therapeutic indication and disease severity of each individual patient.