WHAT ADAPNIL 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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WARNING & PRECAUTIONS:

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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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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
nADAPNIL 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

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If you use more ADAPNIL

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

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

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COMMON

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• Dry skin
n• Irritation of the skin
n• Burning sensation of the skin
n• Redness of the skin (erythema)

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UNCOMMON

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• Local skin reaction (contact dermatitis)
n• Skin discomfort
n• Sunburn
n• Itching of the skin (pruritus)
n• Peeling skin (exfoliation)
n• Flare 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)