WHAT DERIVA BPO IS USED FOR?

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DERIVA BPO is used to treat Acne vulgaris in which the skin has blackheads, whiteheads and pimples

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:

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TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR

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

nAre allergic to adapalene, benzoyl peroxide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
nHave cuts or scrapes or on sunburnt skin or if you have a skin condition called eczema
nHave high levels of sun exposure and those with inherent sensitivity to sun
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PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING

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If 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 AND ADOLESCENTS

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DERIVA BPO is not recommended for use in children or adolescents below 9 years of age

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DRIVING AND USING MACHINES

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DERIVA BPO does not have any effect on driving and using machines

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INTERACTIONS:

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Tell your doctor before taking this medicine, If you:

nAre undergoing any other acne treatment
nAre using topical medicines that contain sulfur, resorcinol or salicylic acid
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

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Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
nDo not use DERIVA BPO gel in or on your mouth, eyes, or vagina
nApply DERIVA BPO gel once a day on your face
nWash the area where the gel will be applied with a mild cleanser and pat dry
nSqueeze a small amount (about the size of a pea) of DERIVA BPO gel onto your fingertips and spread a thin layer over the affected area

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If you use more DERIVA BPO

nUsing too much DERIVA BPO gel or using it more than once a day may increase your chance of skin irritation
nIn the rare event that you accidentally swallow any of this medicine, seek medical advice
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nIf you forget to use DERIVA BPO
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nApply using this medicine as soon as you remember
nDo not apply more than once a day
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nIf you Stop taking DERIVA BPO
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nDo not stop using this medicine unless told by your doctor
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SIDE EFFECTS OF DERIVA BPO:

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

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SIDE EFFECTS OF DERIVA BPO:

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SERIOUS

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• Local skin reactions such as redness, dryness, swelling, scaling, stinging or burning

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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)