Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide
Information about Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide
Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide Uses
Adapalene+Benzoyl Peroxide is used in the treatment of acne.
How Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide works
Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide is a combination of two medicines: Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide, which treats acne (pimples). Adapalene is a form of vitamin A and Benzoyl Peroxide is a keratolytic medicine. Together, they prevent accumulation of the sebum (skin’s natural oil), unblock the pores and allow natural exfoliation of the outer layers of skin. Benzoyl Peroxide additionally penetrates into the skin and kills acne-causing bacteria.
Common side effects of Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide
Erythema (skin redness), Burning sensation, Scaling, Stinging sensation
Available Medicine for Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide
EpiduoGalderma India Pvt Ltd
₹459 to ₹16503 variant(s)
Minoz-BPOSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹3991 variant(s)
PeroduoAjanta Pharma Ltd
₹3751 variant(s)
OxidobenCipla Ltd
₹3411 variant(s)
Persol PlusWallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹4751 variant(s)
Benz AdpDabur India Ltd
₹270 to ₹5502 variant(s)
ZindermDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹300 to ₹3192 variant(s)
Oxtiv APAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹2851 variant(s)
Facebenz-AZydus Cadila
₹3141 variant(s)
AdaborHetero Drugs Ltd
₹3701 variant(s)
Expert advice for Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide
- Apply it to the affected area once a day at bedtime.
- It makes your skin more sensitive toward sunlight. Apply sunscreen or wear protective clothing while stepping out.
- Avoid getting it in your eyes or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water immediately.
- Do not apply to broken, sunburnt or sensitive areas of skin. Inform your doctor if you notice unusual dryness, redness, and peeling of the skin.
- Be careful when applying Adapalene + Benzoyl Peroxide to large areas since it can bleach hair, clothing, and furnishings upon contact.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy and breastfeeding.