Differin

Differin generic Adapalene belongs to a certain class of medications known as Retinoids.

Furthermore, generic Adapalene may be described as a white to off – white powder which partially dissolves in Ethanol, completely dissolves in Tetrahydrofuran and practically does not dissolve in water.

Differin generic Adapalene is used to effectively treat acne vulgaris and is also used to help keep the pores on your skin clean and clear. You must keep in mind that this medication is meant for topical application only.

Differin generic Adapalene is available in gel form and each gram of the gel contains 0.1% (1mg) of the medication. Wash your hands before applying this medication. Be certain to apply a very thin film of this medication to the affected area and very gently rub it in. After completing the application process of generic Adapalene wash your hands thoroughly. If you need to apply this medication near the area surrounding the eyes, avoid letting it enter the eyes as this may worsen or even cause glaucoma or severe irritation. Refrain from letting Differin generic Adapalene enter the nose or mouth areas. However, if you accidentally do get this medication into your eyes or nose or mouth, make it a point to thoroughly rinse the affected areas with a lot of water at the earliest. You must also be sure that you use generic Adapalene only for those particular conditions that have been prescribed by your health care professional.

Furthermore, you must be sure to follow the directions on the prescription label carefully and ask your health care professional or pharmacist to explain any part of Differin generic Adapalene you do not understand. You must also be sure to apply generic Adapalene exactly as directed and refrain from applying a greater or lesser quantity of this medication or altogether applying this medication more or less often than prescribed by your health care professional. Be sure that you do not suddenly discontinue the application of Differin generic Adapalene without prior confirmation from your health care professional. The number of applications must be gradually decreased, since certain conditions may worsen when generic Adapalene is abruptly discontinued. Differin generic Adapalene is not to be applied to children under the age of 12 years.

While on an ongoing application course of Differin generic Adapalene if you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which may seem severe or persistent, you must contact your health care professional.

• Sometimes, generic Adapalene may cause the patient to experience a warm sensation on the surface of the skin, erythema, a stinging sensation, skin dryness, an itching sensation and scaling of the skin.

• Furthermore, Differin generic Adapalene may cause the patient to experience skin irritation, a mildly burning sensation, worsening acne, conjunctivitis and swelling of one or both eyelids.

• Lastly, generic Adapalene may cause the patient to experience skin discoloration, a burning sensation, skin rashes, bodily swellings and dizziness.

If you are on an ongoing application course of Differin generic Adapalene before you commence taking any new medication (either prescription or OTC), you must first consult your health care professional or pharmacist.

Furthermore, you must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are allergic to generic Adapalene or any other medication in any other form. Your health care professional must also be informed if you are taking any other medication in any other form, including nutritional supplements, preservatives, food dyes, iron supplements or herbal products whilst on an ongoing course of this medication.

• Sometimes, Differin generic Adapalene interacts with various medications, such as Ciprofloxacin, Erythromycin, Hydrochlorothiazide and Sulfamethoxazole.

• Furthermore, generic Adapalene interacts with various medications, such as Chlorpromazine, Benzoyl, Clindamycin and tetracyclines.

• Lastly, Differin generic Adapalene interacts with products which contain Alpha Hydroxy acid, certain cosmetics and soaps which have a drying effect, Glycolic acid, hair perming solutions, astringents, toners, shaving lotions, medicated soaps, products which contain Sulfur, Resorcinol, Salicylic acid and medicated cleansers.

In case of an application overdose of Differin generic Adapalene, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. You must be aware that if this medication is applied in large quantities or left on for a longer period of time than required, it could be absorbed into the blood stream thereby causing an overdose. It is also necessary for you to know that generic Adapalene may prove harmful if swallowed.

Furthermore, an overdose of generic Adapalene may cause one to experience marked redness, peeling or discomfort.

Your health care professional may order certain laboratory and/or medical tests to be performed to check your response to Differin generic Adapalene, monitor your progress and check for side effects. You must be sure to keep all appointments with your health care professional and the laboratory. Do not let anyone else apply your prescribed dosage of generic Adapalene and ask your health care professional or pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.

Furthermore, if you conceive whilst on a course of generic Adapalene inform your health care professional. You must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are pregnant or breast feeding or planning to conceive. Differin generic Adapalene may or may not pass into breast milk. However, you must be aware that similar medications do pass into breast milk.

During the first few weeks of using generic Adapalene your acne might appear worse because this medication is working on pimples that have formed within the skin first. Keep in mind that it may take approximately to 8 – 12 weeks to begin noticing results from this medication. So, feel free to consult your health care professional pertaining to any queries that you may have.

It is important that you do not apply a double dose of generic Adapalene to make up for a missed one unless you have consulted your health care professional.

Differin generic Adapalene is also used to effectively treat Keratosis Pilaris which is a generic follicular condition (appearance of rough bumps on the skin surface) and varied other skin conditions. Furthermore, you must speak with your health care professional about the possible risks of using generic Adapalene for your condition and be sure to consult your health care professional or pharmacist for more information, since this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses.

Store Differin generic Adapalene in the container it came in, keep the lid tightly closed and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature (between 59 – 86 degrees F or 15 – 30 degrees C) and away from excess heat and moisture.

Furthermore, you must be sure to throw away any generic Adapalene medication that has gotten outdated or is no longer required. But, speak with your pharmacist or health care professional or consult your local waste disposal company about the proper method by which you can safely and effectively discard your unused Differin generic Adapalene medication.

• It is very important for the patient to know that before applying Differin generic Adapalene they must inform their health care professional if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from eczema, an uncontrollable addiction to alcoholic beverages or illegal medications, an excessive intake of caffeine infiltrated beverages, incessant smoking or varied types of allergies due to extreme weather conditions, such as the wind and the cold.

• Furthermore, while on an ongoing application course of generic Adapalene the patient must avoid electrolysis, waxing and chemical depilatories.

• You can use cosmetics after which your face must be washed thoroughly prior to application of this medication. You must be certain not to use any other type of medication without first speaking with your health care professional.

• You must also be certain to avoid extreme heat in any form, such as exposure to the sun, hot tubs, tanning booths, saunas and sunlamps until you know about the effect of Differin generic Adapalene on you and use a sunscreen lotion (minimum SPF30).

• Lastly, do not let this medication even accidentally come in contact with your eyes, lips, angles of the nose, or mucous membranes, and refrain from letting this medication accidentally get onto cuts, abrasions, eczematous skin or sunburned skin.