Epiduo (adapalene/benzoyl peroxide)
Acne Products Topical Gel With Pump (GRAM)
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
USES: This medication is used on the skin to treat acne. This medication is a combination of adapalene (a retinoid) and benzoyl peroxide (an antibiotic and skin-peeling agent). This product may decrease the number and severity of acne pimples and promote quick healing of pimples that do appear.
Adapalene works by affecting the growth of cells and decreasing swelling and inflammation. Benzoyl peroxide works by reducing the amount of acne-causing bacteria and by causing the skin to dry and peel off..
Generic name: adapalene/benzoyl peroxide
Pronunciation: (a-DAP-a-leen/BEN-zoe-il per-OX-ide)
Drug class: Acne Products
Therapeutic class: Dermatological
Reference product & biosimilars
No reference, biosimilar or interchangeable associated with this drug.
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Epiduo:
- Acne Vulgaris
Also known as: Acne Simplex, Common Acne, Simple Acne.
Dosing
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| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Epiduo 0.1-2.5% Gel Pump | Maintenance | Apply a thin layer to the affected area(s) of the face and/or upper trunk after washing by topical route once daily. |
| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Adapalene-Bnzyl Perox 0.1-2.5% | Maintenance | Apply a thin layer to the affected area(s) of the face and/or upper trunk after washing by topical route once daily. |
Drug interactions
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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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- Pregnancy
- Exfoliative dermatitis
- Skin photosensitivity
There are no moderate contraindications for this drug.
Adverse reactions
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Less Frequent
- Skin irritation
Rare or Very Rare
- Anaphylaxis
- Anaphylaxis
- Angioedema
- Angioedema
- Dermatitis due to topical drug
- Dyspnea
- Eczema
- Eyelid edema
- Facial edema
- Hypersensitivity drug reaction
- Periorbital edema
- Pharyngeal edema
- Pruritus of skin
- Skin rash
- Syncope
- Throat constriction
- Urticaria
More Frequent
- Dry skin
- Erythema
- Pruritus of skin
- Skin scaling
- Stinging of skin
Less Frequent
- Abnormal desquamation
- Atopic dermatitis
- Dry skin
- Erythema
- Sensation of warmth
- Skin irritation
- Stinging of skin
Rare or Very Rare
- Conjunctivitis
- Contact dermatitis
- Dyschromia
- Dyschromia
- Lip swelling
- Skin inflammation
- Skin photosensitivity
Precautions
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Acne vulgaris | ||
| L70.0 | ICD10CM | Acne vulgaris |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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