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Differin Cream Dosage

Generic name: ADAPALENE 1mg in 1g
Dosage form: cream

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Medically reviewed on February 21, 2018.

DIFFERIN® Cream should be applied to affected areas of the skin, once daily at nighttime. A thin film of the cream should be applied to the skin areas where acne lesions appear, using enough to cover the entire affected areas lightly. A mild transitory sensation of warmth or slight stinging may occur shortly after the application of DIFFERIN® Cream.

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Drug Status

Rx
OTC

Availability Rx and/or OTC

Pregnancy & Lactation Risk data available

CSA Schedule* Not a controlled drug

Approval History Drug history at FDA

Manufacturer

Galderma Laboratories, L.P.

Drug Class

Topical acne agents

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Differin Rating

198 User Reviews 7.0/10

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