- Approval Id
- e75a52419b2bb721
- Drug Name
- DIFFERIN GEL 0.1%
- Product Name
- DIFFERIN GEL 0.1%
- Approval Number
- SIN08957P
- Approval Date
- 1996-10-07
- 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>DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION</strong><br>
Differin Gel should be applied to the acne affected areas once a day before retiring and after washing. A thin film of the product should be applied avoiding the eyes and lips (see Warnings and Precautions – <em>please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information</em>). Ensure that the affected areas are dry before application.<br>
With patients for whom it is necessary to reduce the frequency of application or to temporarily discontinue treatment, frequency of application may be restored or therapy resumed once it is judged that the patient can again tolerate the treatment.<br>
If patients use cosmetics, these should be non-comedogenic and non-astringent.<br>
The safety and effectiveness of Differin products have not been studied in children below 12 years of age.</p>
- Route Of Administration
- TOPICAL
- Indication Info
- <p><strong>INDICATIONS</strong><br>
Differin Gel is proposed for the cutaneous treatment of acne vulgaris where comedones, papules and pustules predominate. Acne of the face, chest or back is appropriate for treatment.</p>
- Contraindications
- <p><strong>CONTRA-INDICATIONS</strong><br>
Pregnancy (see section Pregnancy and Lactation – <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 substance or to any of the excipients.</p>
- Atc Code
- D10AD03
- Atc Item Name
- adapalene
- Pharma Manufacturer Name
- GALDERMA SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED
