Adapalene/Benzoyl Peroxide 0.1%/2.5% gel What Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide is used for: Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide is used for the treatment of acne. Do not use Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide: If you are allergic to the active substances or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Warnings and precautions: You should not use Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide on areas where you have cuts, scrapes, sunburn or eczema. Make sure Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide does not get into your eyes, mouth or nostrils, and other very sensitive areas of the body. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight and UV lamps. Avoid getting Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide on your hair or coloured fabrics as it may bleach them and wash your hands thoroughly after you have used the medicine. Possible side effects: Stop using the product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop throat tightness or swelling of the eyes, face, lips or tongue, feel faint, or have difficulty breathing. Stop using the product if you develop hives or itching of the face or body. Other medicines and Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide: Do not use other acne products (containing benzoyl peroxide and I or retinoids) at the same time as Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide. Avoid using Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide at the same time as cosmetics that are irritant, drying or exfoliate the skin. How to use Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide: Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide is only intended for use in adults, adolescents and children aged 9 years and over. This medicine is for external use only. Apply a thin film of gel evenly over acne affected areas once a day at bedtime, avoiding the eyes, lips and nostrils. The skin should be clean and dry before application. You should wash your hands thoroughly after you have used Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide. How to store Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide: Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Discard the tube or pump 6 months after first opening. Do not store above 25°C. Dosage form and route of administration of Adapalene/Benzoyl peroxide is also marketed as 0.3%/2.5% gel should be prescribed according to therapeutic indication and disease severity of each individual patient.