FDA Label for Proactiv Md Adapalene Acne Treatment

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Drug Facts

Distributed by The Proactiv Company LLC
100 N Sepulveda Blvd., El Segundo, CA 90245

Active Ingredient

Adapalene 0.1% (retinoid)

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Purpose

Acne treatment

Use

• For the treatment of acne

Warnings

For external use only

Do Not Use

• on damaged skin (cuts, abrasions, eczema, sunburn)
• if you are allergic to adapalene or any of the ingredients in this product.

Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use.

When Using This Product

• limit sun exposure, including light from tanning beds, and use sunscreen when going outdoors
• do not wax to remove hair in areas where the product has been applied
• during the early weeks of use, your acne may appear to worsen before it improves (this is normal); continue using as directed, unless you get irritation that becomes severe
• irritation (redness, itching, dryness, burning) is more likely to occur:
  • in the first few weeks of use
  • if using more than one topical acne medication at a time
  • but irritation usually lessens with continued use of this product
  • it may take up to 3 months of once daily use to see results
  • avoid product contact with eyes, lips, and mouth. If contact occurs, immediately flush the area with water.
  • wash hands after use
  
  

Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If

• you become pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant, while using the product
• you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as itching, rash, hives, swelling of the lips, eyelids, and shortness of breath)
• irritation becomes severe
• you see no improvement after 3 months of once daily use

Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Adults and children 12 years of age and older:

• use once daily
• clean the skin gently and pat dry before applying the product
• cover the entire affected area with a thin layer. For example, if your acne is on the face, apply the product to the entire face.
• do not use more than one time a day. Applying more than directed will not provide faster or better results, but may worsen skin irritation.

Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other Information

• store at room temperature 68°- 77°F
• protect from freezing

Inactive Ingredients

carbomer 940, edetate disodium, methylparaben, poloxamer 182, propylene glycol, purified water and sodium hydroxide. May contain hydrochloric acid to adjust pH.

Questions?

1-866-735-4137

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proactiv MD_®

ADAPALENE GEL 0.1%
ACNE TREATMENT

First FDA-Approved
Over-the-Counter
Topical Retinoid* for
Acne Treatment

Previously Available
Only By Prescription

Dermatologist
Developed and Tested

*Read carton and enclosed consumer
information leaflet before using
this product. Keep this carton and
consumer information leaflet.
They contain important information.

NET WT 0.5 OZ (15 g)

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