How it works
Put Epiduo® (adapalene and benzoyl peroxide) Gel, 0.1%/2.5% on once-a-day and its two effective ingredients go to work.
- Benzoyl peroxide kills breakout-causing bacteria and eases inflammation
- Adapalene clears clogged pores (think blackheads, whiteheads and pimples) and helps prevent new breakouts from forming
It’s the duo proven to treat acne better together than they do separately, and they’re only found together in once-daily Epiduo
® Gel.
Helping Epiduo® Gel deliver
Epiduo® Gel works best if used exactly as your doctor recommends. You just need to use it once-a-day, after you wash your face. Using more won’t speed up results (sorry!). If you spot-treat or stop using Epiduo® Gel when it looks like your face is clearing up, new pimples could start beneath the surface and you’re back to square one. Follow your doctor’s instructions for using Epiduo® Gel. You’ll be glad you did.
What to expect
Clinical trials have shown that many people’s breakouts visibly improve and continue to get better with consistent treatment. Of course, Epiduo® Gel may come with minor side effects, as do most acne treatments. Your skin may be mildly irritated at first, but that should subside as the medicine starts doing its thing. Typical side effects associated with short-term and long-term use of Epiduo® Gel are redness, scaling, dryness, stinging and burning where applied. You can use a non-comedogenic moisturizer such as Cetaphil® Moisturizing Lotion to help if your skin becomes dry. Stick to your once daily schedule to help keep treatment on the right path.
Important Safety Information
Epiduo® Gel is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years and older. Apply to affected skin once daily, avoiding the eyes, lips and mucous membranes. The most common adverse events associated with use of Epiduo® Gel are redness, scaling, dryness, stinging and burning. In addition, you may also experience contact dermatitis and/or skin irritation. These side effects typically resolve during the first four weeks of treatment, but speak to your doctor if they persist. You should avoid excessive exposure to sunlight and sunlamps while using Epiduo® Gel, and using sunscreen products and protective clothing is recommended. Do not use irritating topical products that contain resorcinol, salicylic acid or sulfur when using Epiduo® Gel. Epiduo® Gel has not been tested in pregnant or nursing women, or with the elderly. Pregnancy Category C. Please see full Prescribing Information.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.