Pregnancy interaction

Adapalene (retinoid):

• Not a good idea during pregnancy.
• Retinoids may be dangerous, even if they aren't absorbed well through the skin. Only use them if a dermatologist tells you to.
• Clindamycin (topical): This drug is thought to be low-risk, but because it is combined with adapalene, it should not be used during pregnancy.

Breastfeeding:

Be careful when using; don't put it on the chest or breast area so the baby doesn't accidentally eat it.

Advice: Women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant should not use this gel.

 

 FAQs for Medicine?
 

Q1. What is this gel for?

It is used to treat acne, pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, and inflammation caused by acne.

Q2. When will I notice a difference?

Results may start to show up in 2 to 4 weeks, but it may take 8 to 12 weeks for full improvement.

Q3: Can I use it during the day?

No, adapalene is a product for use at night. Use only at night.

Q4. Can it make acne worse at first?

Yes, there may be a little worsening ("purging") in the first week or two.

Q5. Do you need sunscreen?

Yes, adapalene makes you more sensitive to the sun.

Q6. Is it safe for teens to use?

Yes, it is often given to teens with acne.

 

Expert advice

• Use only once a day, at night.
• Use a very small amount, like the size of a pea, for the whole face.
• If you have irritation, start using it every other night.
• Don't use it on cuts, sunburns, eczema, or very dry skin.
• Don't scrub or wash your face too much; use a soft cleanser.
• To keep your skin from getting too dry, use a moisturizer that doesn't clog pores.
• Every day, you need to protect yourself from the sun.
• Don't put it on the corners of your mouth, nose, or eyes.

 Side Effects

• A little scorching or stinging
• Redness
• Peeling or dryness
• Itching
• Irritation of the skin
• Sometimes:
• More sensitive to the sun
• Purging (first breakout)
• Not common:
• Swelling or inflammation of the skin that is really bad
• Rash from an allergy
• If you have any of the following, see a doctor:
• Redness gets worse
• The skin starts to split or ooze.
• Symptoms last for more than two to three weeks.
   

How it works

Clindamycin:

• Eliminates microorganisms that cause acne (Propionibacterium acnes)
• Stops new pustules from forming and lowers inflammation.

Adapalene (Retinoid):

• Speeds up the process of skin cell turnover
• Keeps pores from getting clogged
• Reduces whiteheads and blackheads
• Works to reduce inflammation
• Together, they help with acne by killing germs, cleaning pores, and reducing inflammation.

Medicine interaction

• Other retinoids include tretinoin and isotretinoin.
• Benzoyl peroxide (unless your doctor says it's okay; it may make your skin drier)
• Peels with glycolic acid or salicylic acid
• Skin care products that have alcohol in them
• Scrubs and soaps that are too harsh
• These combinations could make things more irritating or dry.

How to Use

• Make sure the face is fully clean and dry.
• Put on a pea-sized amount before sleeping.
• Spread it thinly over the regions that are afflicted; don't massage it in too hard.
• After putting on the gel, wash your hands.
• If your skin gets dry, put on moisturizer after 10 minutes.
• Put on sunscreen every morning.

Uses/Indications

• Acne vulgaris (light to moderate)
• Acne that causes inflammation
• Blackheads and whiteheads (sometimes called comedonal acne)
• Oily skin that is prone to acne