Differin

Active Ingredient(s): Adapalene
FDA Approved: * May 31, 1996
Pharm Company: * GALDERMA LABS LP
Category: Skin Care

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".



Differin Overview

Adapalene is a third-generation topical retinoid primarily used in the treatment of mild-moderate acne, and is also used off-label to treat keratosis pilaris as well as other skin conditions.[1] Studies have found adapalene is as effective as other retinoids, while causing less irritation.[2] It also has several advantages over other retinoids. The adapalene molecule is more stable compared to tretinoin and tazarotene, which leads to less concern for photodegra...

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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Adapalene
  • Cream: 0.1%, 0.10%
  • Gel: 0.1%, 0.10%, 0.3%, 0.30%
  • Lotion: 0.1%, 0.10%
  • Solution: 0.1%, 0.10%
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

NDC Database Records for Differin: (9 results)

Sorted by National Drug Code
  • 0299-4910 Differin 1 mg/g Topical Gel by Galderma Laboratories, L.p.
  • 0299-5910 Differin 1 mg/g Topical Gel by Galderma Laboratories, L.p.
  • 0299-5912 Differin .1 g/100ml Topical Lotion by Galderma Laboratories, L.p.
  • 0299-5915 Differin 1 mg/g Topical Cream by Galderma Laboratories, L.p
  • 0299-5918 Differin 3 mg/g Topical Gel by Galderma Laboratories, L.p.
  • 54868-5030 Differin 1 mg/g Topical Gel by Physicians Total Care, Inc.
  • 54868-5271 Differin 1 mg/g Topical Cream by Physicians Total Care, Inc.
  • 54868-5958 Differin 3 mg/g Topical Gel by Physicians Total Care, Inc.
  • 54868-6114 Differin 1 mg/g Topical Lotion by Physicians Total Care, Inc.

Other drugs which contain Adapalene or a similar ingredient: (4 results)