DIFFERIN

Drug Name: DIFFERIN

DIFFERIN DESCRIPTION:
ADAPALENE - TOPICAL (uh-DAP-uh-leen)

COMMON DIFFERIN BRAND NAME(S):
Differin

DIFFERIN SIDE EFFECTS:
Redness, dryness, scaling, burning and itching of the skin can occur. The effects usually lessen as you continue to use the medicine. If these continue or are bothersome, notify your doctor. Unlikely but report: very red/irritated skin, intense burning sensation. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE DIFFERIN:
DIFFERIN: Wash the affected area(s), then apply once a day right before bedtime. A thin film is usually enough. Avoid contact with the eyes. Do not apply to the inside of the lips, nose or mouth. To avoid contaminating the container do not touch the tip while withdrawing medicine. During the early weeks of use, the acne may appear to worsen. This is due to the medicine working on unseen pimples and is expected to occur. Results should be obvious after 8-12 weeks.

DIFFERIN USES:
DIFFERIN is used to treat acne.

DIFFERIN PRECAUTIONS:
Before using DIFFERIN, tell your doctor if you have: allergies, sunburn. Exposure to sunlight, including sunlamps, should be minimized while using this medicine. Use of sunscreen and protective clothing will allow more sun exposure. Adapalene should not be applied to cuts, scrapes, sunburned or eczema-affected skin. Particular caution is advised when you have used products containing sulfur, resorcinol or salicylic acid. Wait until the effects of such products on the skin have decreased before using adapalene. DIFFERIN should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether adapalene is excreted into human milk. Discuss the risks of breast-feeding with your doctor.

DIFFERIN DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription or prescription medication you may take or use, especially: medicated or abrasive soaps and cleansers, soaps and cosmetics that have a strong drying effect, products with significant amounts of alcohol/spices/lime. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

DIFFERIN OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

DIFFERIN NOTES:
Use a mild soap to wash your face. Ask your pharmacist for a recommendation

MISSED DIFFERIN DOSE:
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

DIFFERIN STORAGE:
Store at room temperature below 77 degrees F (25 C) away from sunlight and moisture.