What is Epiduo Gel?
Epiduo gel consists of a mix of benzoyl and adapalene. Adapalene is akin to Vitamin A. It aids in the renewal of the skin itself. Benzoyl peroxide has antibacterial properties. Additionally, it has a slight drying effect that lets dirt and oils be easily removed from the face.Epiduo gel can be utilized to address acne vulgaris (severe acne) in those who are nine years of age or older.
Side effects of Epiduo Gel
Benzoyl peroxide could cause a rare but serious allergic reaction or extreme inflammation of the skin. Stop using this medication and seek emergency medical assistance if you suffer from itching, hives, difficulty breathing, feeling lightheaded, or swelling or redness of the lips, face, tongue, throat, or face.
Epiduo may cause serious side effects. Consult your physician immediately in the event that you experience:
- Extreme redness or swelling of the skin treated
- Extreme burning, stinging,
- Extreme dryness or skin irritations.
Common Epiduo side effects can include:
- Skin that is dry or scaly;
- Skin redness;
- Itching or burning
This is not a comprehensive list of all side effects. Others could happen. Consult your physician for advice regarding medical effects. Report any adverse reactions directly to the FDA by calling them at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Cautions
Before you use Epiduo gel, be sure to inform your physician about other skin care products that contain medicated ingredients. Utilizing multiple acne treatments at the same time can cause extreme irritation to the skin.Do not get Epiduo gel inside your mouth, nose, or eyes or on your lips. If it gets into one of these places, wash it off with water. Avoid using Epiduo Gel on skin that is sunburned or windburned. chapped, dry, irritated, or broken skin. Also, avoid applying Epiduo gel to cuts or areas with eczema. It is best to wait until the conditions have healed before using this product.Benzoyl peroxide may cause a rare but severe allergic reaction or extreme inflammation of the skin. Stop using this medication immediately and seek medical assistance if you suffer from symptoms like itching, hives, difficulty breathing, feeling lightheaded, or swelling of your lips, face, tongue, throat, or face.Avoid using products for skin that can cause irritation or dryness, like harsh shampoos, soaps, skin cleansers, hair removers, waxes or soaps, or skin care products that contain alcohol, astringents, spices, or lime.
Prior to using this drug
It is not recommended to make use of Epiduo gel if you are intolerant of the chemicals adapalene (Differin) and benzoyl peroxide.
To ensure that Epiduo is suitable for you, ask your doctor if you've previously had:
- Other skin issues, such as sunburn, abrasions, cuts, or eczema,
It is unclear if Epiduo can harm an unborn baby. Inform your physician if you are expecting or planning to have a baby while taking the medication.It's not clear if benzoyl or adapalene peroxide gets into breast milk or if it can harm the nursing infant. Consult your physician if you are breastfeeding a baby.If you are breastfeeding, refrain from applying this medication to the nipple areas of your body. Epiduo gel shouldn't be used on children younger than 9.
Similar/related drugs
Doxycycline, Clindamycin topical, Topical Erythromycin, Tetracycline, and Tazorac
How to take Epiduo Gel?
Make sure you use the Epiduo tablet exactly according to the way your physician advised you to use it. Follow the instructions on your prescription label, and go through all the medication guides or instructions sheets. Epiduo is generally administered once per day. Follow the instructions of your physician. Cleanse your hands prior to or after using Epiduo gel. Cleanse and dry the skin that is to be treated. Apply a small amount of the gel per zone of treatment (chin, forehead, chin, and cheeks). Apply Epiduo gel in a thin layer. Rub it gently. Allow it to dry completely prior to applying the treatment. Contact your physician if your symptoms don't improve or if they become worse after taking this medication. Don't apply any other skin care products unless your doctor has advised you to. Keep Epiduo Gel at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and light.
Info on dosage
Usual Adult Dose for Acne:
Usual dosage Apply a thin layer to the affected area at least once a day.
Comments:
The area affected should be thoroughly cleaned and dried prior to application.
A pea-sized amount of the product should be used for every part of the face (e.g., cheeks, foreheads, and each cheek).
Treatment: Topical treatment for acne vulgaris
Usual Pediatric Dose for Acne:
Adapalene 0.1%/Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel
9 years old and over:
Usual dosage: Apply a thin coating to the area affected at least once per day.
Comments:
The affected area must be thoroughly cleaned and dried prior to application.
A pea-sized amount of the product should be used for every facial area (e.g., the forehead and chin area, every cheek).
Adapalene 0.3%/Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel
12-year-olds and over:
Usual dosage Apply a thin layer to the area affected at least once per day.
Comments:
The affected area must be thoroughly cleaned and dried prior to application.
A pea-sized amount of the product is recommended for each facial area (e.g., cheeks, forehead, and each cheek).
Treatment: Topical treatment for acne vulgaris
What happens if I miss the dose?
Take the medication as quickly as you are able, but do not take the missed dose if you think it is getting close to the time of the next dose.Do not administer two doses at once.
What happens if I overdose?
For medical emergencies, seek emergency treatment or contact the poison help line at 1-800-222-1222 in the event that anyone has swallowed the medication accidentally.
Avoid this
Do not get this medicine into your mouth, eyes, or vagina. This medication is intended for use exclusively on your skin. Avoid use on open wounds or sunburned, windburned, chapped, or irritated skin. Avoid applying Epiduo to open wounds or regions of the eczema. Epiduo may cause you to get sunburned more quickly. Avoid tanning beds or sunlight. Protect yourself with protective clothes and apply sunblock (SPF 30 or more) whenever you're outside. Avoid using products for your skin that can cause irritation, for example, harsh soaps or cleansing products for your skin, hair coloring, permanent chemical hair removers, waxes, or products for the skin made of alcohol, spices, lime, or astringents.
Interaction with other drug
Skin care products are unlikely to be influenced by any other medication you are taking; however, many medications can interact. Inform your doctor about all the medications you are currently taking, such as prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and herbal remedies.
