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Description Differin Gel effectively manages moderate to severe acne by utilising adapalene, a retinoid, to address outbreaks, prevent future spots, and alleviate irritation and discomfort. Description Directions Differin Gel application: • Apply a small amount once daily at night to the affected area • Leave on overnight for best results • Consult your doctor if there is no improvement after a month • Follow the doctor's instructions strictly. How to apply Differin Gel: 1. Clean and dry the treatment area 2. Apply a thin layer with fingertips 3. Gently rub into the skin, and wash your hands after. Precautions: • Avoid applying on eczema, cuts, or sunburn • Keep away from eyes, mouth, and nostrils • Rinse with water if accidental contact occurs. Directions Warnings Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Contact a doctor right away if you notice any of the following symptoms - you may need urgent medical treatment: • Swelling of the face, lips or throat, which makes it difficult to swallow or breathe; rash, itching, hives and dizziness. This could be a sign of angioedema or a severe allergic reaction (frequency not known or cannot be estimated from the available data). Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): • Dry skin • Irritation of the skin • Burning sensation of the skin • Redness of the skin (erythema). Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): • Local skin reaction (contact dermatitis) • Skin discomfort • Sunburn • Itching of the skin (pruritus) • Peeling skin (exfoliation) • Acne. Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data): • Allergic contact reaction • Pain or swelling of the skin • Irritation, redness, itching or swelling of the eyelids • Darkening of fair skin • Lightening of darker skin • Application site burn. Application site burns (mostly superficial burns but also second-degree or severe burns) have been reported. Warnings Ingredients The active substance is adapalene. Differin contains 0.1% w/w of adapalene. The other ingredients are: Carbomer 940, propylene glycol (E1520), poloxamer 182, disodium edetate, methylparahydroxybenzoate (E218), phenoxyethanol, sodium hydroxide and purified water. Ingredients FAQs What is Differin Gel? Differin Gel treats acne symptoms with adapalene, a topical retinoid, applied to affected areas on the face, back, or chest. What if I apply too much or miss a dose? If you miss a dose, continue at your next scheduled time. Excess applications won't hasten results. Rinse if overapplied. How does Differin Gel work? Adapalene in Differin Gel reduces inflammation, limits new skin cell formation, and regulates oil production to treat and prevent acne. How long does Differin Gel last? Lasting quite a while with sparing use, Differin Gel's duration depends on the outbreak's size and the number of affected areas. How long does Differin Gel take to work? Improvement usually starts within 2 to 3 weeks, with several months often required for acne to clear sufficiently. How effective is Differin Gel? Differin Gel shows good tolerability and effectiveness, with studies reporting around 60% improvement in acne symptoms within 3 months.FAQs