Product Name
Epiduo® Gel
Composition
Active ingredients (per 1 g of gel):
Excipients:
Sodium docusate, disodium edetate, glycerol, poloxamer, propylene glycol (E1520), Simulgel 600 PHA (acrylamide and sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, isohexadecane, polysorbate 80, sorbitan oleate), and purified water.
Indications
Epiduo is indicated for the treatment of acne vulgaris.
The gel contains two active ingredients:
Dosage and Administration
If severe skin irritation occurs, consult your doctor. A moisturizer may be recommended, the frequency of application may be reduced, or treatment may be temporarily or permanently discontinued.
Contraindications
Do not use:
Warnings and Precautions
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Overdose
Applying more than the recommended amount will not improve acne but may cause skin irritation and redness.
Seek medical advice immediately if:
Storage Conditions
Dispensing Conditions
Pharmaceutical Product Group III. Available without a prescription.
- Adapalene – 1 mg (0.1%)
- Benzoyl Peroxide – 25 mg (2.5%)
- Adapalene, a retinoid that targets the underlying causes of acne;
- Benzoyl Peroxide, which has antimicrobial activity and helps soften and exfoliate the outer layer of the skin.
- Always use as directed by your doctor.
- Intended for adults and adolescents aged 9 years and older.
- Apply a thin layer to clean, dry acne-affected skin once daily at bedtime.
- Avoid contact with the eyes, lips, and nostrils.
- Wash your hands thoroughly after application.
- The duration of treatment should be determined by your doctor.
- If you are allergic to adapalene, benzoyl peroxide, or any of the other ingredients of this product.
- Do not apply to cuts, abrasions, sunburned, or eczematous skin.
- Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, nostrils, and other sensitive areas. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with plenty of warm water.
- Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and ultraviolet (UV) lamps.
- Do not apply to hair or colored fabrics, as bleaching may occur.
- Wash your hands after each application.
- Do not use together with other acne treatments containing benzoyl peroxide or retinoids.
- Avoid using irritating, drying, or exfoliating cosmetic products while using Epiduo.
- Contains propylene glycol (E1520), which may cause skin irritation.
- Do not use Epiduo during pregnancy.
- If you become pregnant during treatment, discontinue use and consult your doctor immediately.
- Epiduo may be used during breastfeeding; however, it must not be applied to the breast area.
- You have used more than the recommended amount;
- A child accidentally uses the product;
- The product is accidentally swallowed.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
- Store at temperatures not exceeding 25°C.
- Do not use after the expiry date.
- Use the tube or pump within 6 months after first opening.
