- Approval Id
- 1415564a8003c50b
- Drug Name
- EPIDUO GEL 0.1%/2.5%
- Product Name
- EPIDUO GEL 0.1%/2.5%
- Approval Number
- SIN13789P
- Approval Date
- 2010-04-21
- Registrant
- GALDERMA SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED
- Licence Holder
- GALDERMA SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED
- Drug Type
- Therapeutic
- Forensic Classification
- PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICINES
- Dosage Form
- GEL
- Dosage
- <p><strong>4.2. Posology and method of administration</strong><br>
Epiduo should be applied to the entire acne affected areas once a day in the evening on a clean and dry skin. A thin film of gel should be applied, with the fingertips, avoiding the eyes and lips (see section 4.4 – <em>please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information</em>).<br>
If irritation occurs, the patient should be directed to apply non-comedogenic moisturizers, to use the medication less frequently (e.g. every other day), to suspend use temporarily, or to discontinue use altogether.<br>
The duration of treatment should be determined by the Doctor on the basis of the clinical condition. Early signs of clinical improvement usually appear after 1 to 4 weeks of treatment. The safety and effectiveness of Epiduo have not been studied in children below 9 years of age.</p>
- Route Of Administration
- TOPICAL
- Indication Info
- <p><strong>4.1. Therapeutic indications</strong><br>
Cutaneous treatment of Acne vulgaris when comedones, papules and pustules are present (See section 5.1 – <em>please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information</em>).</p>
- Contraindications
- <p><strong>4.3. Contraindications</strong><br>
Pregnancy (see section 4.6 – <em>please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information</em>).<br>
Women planning a pregnancy.<br>
Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1 – <em>please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information</em>.</p>
- Atc Code
- D10AD53
- Atc Item Name
- adapalene, combinations
- Pharma Manufacturer Name
- GALDERMA SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED
