Adapalene Gel 0.1% w/w
Apgel Gel
Apgel Gel is prescribed for the treatment of acne vulgaris in patients of 12 years of age and above.
Apgel Gel Composition :-
Apgel Gel consists of : Adapalene 0.1% w/w.
Adapalene belongs to a class of drugs called retinoids.
Apgel Gel Uses :-
Apgel Gel is used to treat Acne vulgaris in adolescents and adults.
Apgel Gel is useful for the dermal treatment of mild to moderate acne where comedones, pustules and papules predominate.
Useful for acne treatment of face, back or chest.
Apgel Gel contains the ingredients adapalene which is a third generation topical retinoid Adapalene has anti-comedogenic, comedolytic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Apgel Gel Dosage :-
Apgel Gel is a prescription medicine.
Apgel Gel for external use only.
Apgel Gel should be applied to the acne affected areas once a day.
A thin layer of gel should be applied with fingertips avoiding eyes and lips.
Take special care that the affected skin area is dry before application.
Apgel Gel is usually applied at night, as exposure to sunlight after applying Edaferin Gel may cause skin irritation.
It is therefore advised to use treated skin sunscreen when stepping out during the day.
You may notice an increase in acne breakouts in the first weeks of using Apgel Gel.
Do not discontinue treatment with Apgel Gel because of this.
Results will usually be available after eight to twelve weeks of treatment.
If the condition of acne does not improve or gets worse, you should consult your doctor.
Apgel Gel Side-effects :-
Like all medicines, Apgel Gel can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects.
• Hypersensitivity
Burning and stinging
Itching of skin
Redness of skin
Dry or scaly skin
If you undergo any side-effects, inform to your doctor.
Most of these side effects are short term and get resolved with time. Although, if any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get poor, take a doctor's consultation as soon as possible.
Precautions & Warnings :-
• Apgel Gel is not for use in children under 12 years of age.
• If Apgel Gel is overused, no faster or better results will occur and marked redness, peeling, or discomfort may occur.
• If skin sensitivity or severe irritating reaction occurs after or during application of Apgel Gel, then application of Apgel Gel should be stopped.
• Apgel Gel should not come into contact with the eyes, mouth, angles of the nose, or mucous membranes.
• If Apgel Gel accidentally gets in the eyes, then immediately wash the eyes with warm water.
Apgel Gel should not be applied to broken (cuts and abrasions) sunburns or eczematous skin.
• Apgel Gel should not be used on large areas of the body with severe acne.
• Exposure to sunlight and UV light radiation should be avoided while using Apgel Gel.
Avoid exposure to excessive sunlight or UV radiation.
• Apgel Gel is contraindicated in pregnancy or in women who are planning a pregnancy.
• There is limited clinical experience of adapalene in pregnancy, so do not use Apgel Gel during pregnancy. If Apgel Gel is used during pregnancy, or if she becomes pregnant during treatment with Apgel Gel, treatment should be discontinued.
• The systemic exposure of a lactating woman to Apgel Gel is negligible so Apgel Gel can be used during breastfeeding. To avoid exposure to the infant, application of Apgel Gel to the chest should be avoided during breast-feeding.
Apgel Gel Mfg By :-
Hegde And Hegde Pharmaceutical LLP
Apgel Gel Price :-
MRP ₹ = (15gm)
Apgel Gel Storage :-
Apgel Gel : Store below 30°C.
Classification :-
Drug Name : Adapalene,
Therapeutics Indiaction : Treatment of Acne Vulgaris.