Adapalene

Gel · Topical

Over the counter Retinoid

Uses

Adapalene Cream, 0.1% is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.

Dosage and administration

Adapalene Cream, 0.1% should be applied to affected areas of the skin, once daily at nighttime. A thin film of the cream should be applied to the skin areas where acne lesions appear, using enough to cover the entire affected areas lightly. A mild transitory sensation of warmth or slight stinging may occur shortly after the application of Adapalene Cream, 0.1%.

Storage

Store at controlled room temperatures 68˚ to 77˚F (20˚ - 25˚C) with excursions permitted between 59˚ and 86˚F (15˚ - 30˚C). Protect from freezing.

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd (revised Jul 25, 2023). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Adapalene NDC products (37)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
80861-115Adapalene .1 g/g
Gel
Acne Free, LLCANDA
0472-0126Adapalene 3 mg/g
Gel
Actavis Pharma, Inc.ANDA
62332-549Adapalene 3 mg/g
Gel
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.ANDA
46708-549Adapalene 3 mg/g
Gel
Alembic Pharmaceuticals LimitedANDA
46122-768Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
AMERISOURCE BERGENANDA
63629-8791Adapalene 1 mg/g
Cream
Bryant Ranch PrepackANDA
72162-1048Adapalene 1 mg/g
Cream
Bryant Ranch PrepackANDA
49908-118Adapalene 1 mg/mL
Swab
CALL INC. (dba Rochester Pharmaceuticals)ANDA
70000-0666Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
Cardinal HealthANDA
69842-088Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
CVS PharmacyANDA
51316-114Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
CVS PHARMACY, INCANDA
55910-880Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL)ANDA
0168-0424Adapalene 1 mg/g
Cream
E. Fougera & Co. a division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals, LLCANDA
72657-158Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
GLENMARK THERAPEUTICS INC., USAANDA
49967-354Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
LOreal USA Products IncANDA
79481-1140Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
Meijer Distribution Inc.ANDA
41250-288Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
MEIJER, INC.ANDA
59726-114Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
P & L Development, LLCANDA
11822-0062Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
RITE AIDANDA
0536-1412Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
RUGBY LABORATORIES, INC.ANDA
21130-754Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
Safeway, Inc.ANDA
51672-1377Adapalene 3 mg/g
Gel
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.ANDA
51672-2150Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.ANDA
82442-105Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
Target CorporationANDA
30142-725Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
The Kroger Co.ANDA
36800-088Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
TOP CARE (Topco Associates LLC)ANDA
76162-114Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
Topco AssociatesANDA
79903-338Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
Wal-Mart Stores IncANDA
0363-4110Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
WalgreensANDA
0363-1401Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
WalgreensANDA
0363-0888Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
WalgreensANDA
73581-019Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
YYBA CorpANDA
73581-214Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
YYBA CORPANDA
73581-215Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
YYBA CORPANDA
73581-216Adapalene 1 mg/g
Gel
YYBA CorpANDA
68308-666Adapalene 3 mg/g
Gel
Mayne Pharma Commercial LLC.NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC
45802-453Adapalene .1 g/100g
Cream
Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals LtdNDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC

Frequently asked questions

What is Adapalene used for?

Adapalene Cream, 0.1% is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.

Who makes Adapalene?

Adapalene is listed by 31 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Acne Free, LLC, Actavis Pharma, Inc., Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc., Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited.