About the medicine: Adapalene: uses, dosage and brands worldwide
Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.
What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.
For the treatment of acne
▪ limit sun exposure, including light from tanning beds, and use sunscreen when going outdoors. ▪ do not wax to remove hair in areas where the product has been applied ▪ during the early weeks of use, your acne may appear to worsen before it improves (this is normal); continue using as directed, unless you get irritation that becomes severe ▪ irritation (redness, itching, dryness, burning) is more likely to occur: ▪ in the first few weeks of use ▪ if using more than one topical acne medication a …
▪on damaged skin (cuts, abrasions, eczema, sunburn) ▪ if you are allergic to adapalene or any of the ingredients in this product
For external use only Do not use ▪on damaged skin (cuts, abrasions, eczema, sunburn) ▪ if you are allergic to adapalene or any of the ingredients in this product If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use. When using this product ▪ limit sun exposure, including light from tanning beds, and use sunscreen when going outdoors. ▪ do not wax to remove hair in areas where the product has been applied ▪ during the early weeks of use, your acne may appear to worsen before it improves (this is normal); continue using as directed, unless you get irritation that becomes severe ▪ irritation (redness, itching, dryness, burning) is more likely to occur: ▪ in the first few weeks of use ▪ if usi …
▪ you become pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant while using the product ▪ you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as itching, rash, hives, swelling of the lips, eyelids, and shortness of breath) ▪ irritation becomes severe ▪ you see no improvement after 3 months of once daily use
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use.
▪ store at room temperature 68° to 77°F ▪ protect from freezing Keep out of reach of children.
Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.
Label for adapalene, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.
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Epiflin 1 mg Gel contains Adapalene (0.1%), as gel, according to its NAFDAC registration record.
Yes. Epiflin 1 mg Gel is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A4-101036, and its registration is active as of 6 November 2026.
No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Epiflin 1 mg Gel in our automatically synced alert list.
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Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and older: ▪ use once daily ▪ clean the skin gently and pat dry before applying the product ▪ cover the entire affected area with a thin layer. For example, if your acne is on the face, apply the product to the entire face. ▪ do not use more than one time a day. Applying more than directed will not provide faster or better results,…
For the treatment of acne (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for adapalene. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)
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