Differin
Adapalene cream for acne. It helps keep pores from getting blocked.
This listing uses Differin as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Differin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Differin details
- Condition
- Acne Vulgaris
- Alternative names
- adapalene
- Therapeutic class
- Third-Generation Topical Retinoid
- Pharmacological class
- Retinoid
- Known off-label uses
- rosacea
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to adapalene; broken or eczematous skin
- Minor side effects
- skin dryness; erythema; skin scaling
- Moderate side effects
- burning sensation; pruritus; sun sensitivity
- Serious side effects
- severe localised angioedema, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Patient summary
- Adapalene cream for acne. It helps keep pores from getting blocked.
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Galderma
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Benzoyl Peroxide; Salicylic Acid
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric patients over twelve years and adults.
Mechanism of action
Binds selectively to nuclear retinoic acid receptors, regulating cell differentiation to prevent microcomedone formation in pores.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid during pregnancy as safety is unconfirmed. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Differin is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Adapalene, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.