Pros Available over-the-counter (OTC): This means that you don’t need a prescription to start using Differin Gel
1% (adapalene), a once-daily topical gel for the over-the-counter (OTC) treatment of acne
23 | DISCLAIMER Differin Gel is the first FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC) topical retinoid
How does Differin cream/gel work? Differin cream and gel both contain the active ingredient adapalene, which is a
Differin OTC was made available over the counter (OTC) by the FDA in 2016
Adapalene gel (Differin) is available without a prescription at a strength of 0
The best way to use it to wash the skin at night before going to bed with a salicytic acid wash (eg “Acnisal” or “RoC Purif ac”)
Adapalene is the first over-the-counter active ingredient for Description for Differin Gel
May contain hydrochloric acid for pH
Helps
acne treatment
DIFFERIN Gel is contraindicated in patients who have known hypersensitivity to adapalene or any excipient of DIFFERIN Gel [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5
Both retinol and adapalene are retinoids, but only adapalene is FDA-approved to treat acne
It is prescription only
Treats acne symptoms without drying out the skin
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If a Adapalene is the active ingredient in Differin ® Gel
Trade Name Differin 0
Legal status Product subject to prescription which may not be renewed (A) Supply Status Supply through pharmacies only
Differin Gel is the first retinoid gel approved for over-the-counter use to treat acne
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It contains the first FDA
This product is available in the following dosage forms: In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do
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