Product Description

What is ADAFERIN?

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ADAFERIN contains Adapalene

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What ADAFERIN is used for?

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It is used on the face, chest or back for acne, where the skin may have lots of blackheads, spots and pimples

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Talk to doctor

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Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:

nAre allergic to adapalene or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
nHave cuts or scrapes or on sunburnt skin
nHave a skin condition called eczema
nHad exposure to strong sunlight and artificial UV light
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Pregnancy & Breast Feeding

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ADAFERIN should not be used during pregnancy
nIf you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine

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Children & Adolescents

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ADAFERIN is not recommended for use in children and adolescents

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Driving & Using Machines

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ADAFERIN is less likey to affect driving and using machines

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Interactions

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Tell your doctor if you are taking:

nOther acne products (containing benzoyl peroxide, erythromycin or clindamycin)
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Directions & For Use

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Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
nADAFERIN is applied at night before going to bed
nThoroughly wash the areas to be treated with water
nMake sure the skin is clean and dry before using this medicine
nPut a thin film of the gel with your fingertips on to the affected areas and rub in gently
nDo not forget to wash your hands afterwards
nIf you use more ADAFERIN

nIf you put too much ADAFERIN on your skin, it may become irritated and red. Some peeling or discomfort could also occur. Contact your doctor immediately
nIf you forget to use ADAFERIN
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nIf you forget to apply your ADAFERIN at the right time. When you remember, start using this medicine again, in the same way as before
nIf you Stop using ADAFERIN
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nDo not stop using this medicine unless told by your doctor
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Common

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Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

nDry skin
nIrritation of the skin
nBurning sensation of the skin
nRedness of the skin (erythema)
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Uncommon

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Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

nLocal skin reaction (contact dermatitis)
nSkin discomfort
nSunburn
nItching of the skin (pruritus)
nPeeling skin (exfoliation)
nFlare up of acne
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Storage

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Keep this medicine out of reach of children
nDo not use this medicine after the expiry date
nStore at room temperature (15-25?C)