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Uses
EPIDUO gel is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older.
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Other Information
EPIDUO (adapalene and benzoyle peroxide) gel, 0.1%/2.5% is a white to very pale yellow, opaque gel for topical use containing adapalene 0.1% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5%.
Adapalene, a synthetic retinoid, is a naphthoic acid derivative with retinoid-like properties. The chemical name for adapalene is (6-[3-(1-adamantyl)-4-methoxyphenyl]-2- naphthoic acid). It has the following structural formula:
Adapalene:
Molecular formula: C28H28O3 Molecular weight: 412.5
Benzoyl Peroxide is a highly lipophilic oxidizing agent that localizes in both bacterial and keratinocyte cell membranes. The chemical name for benzoyl peroxide is dibenzoyl peroxide. It has the following structural formula:
Benzoyl Peroxide:
Molecular formula: C14H10O4 Molecular weight: 242.23
EPIDUO gel contains the following inactive ingredients: acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, docusate sodium, edetate disodium, glycerin, isohexadecane, poloxamer 124, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, purified water, and sorbitan oleate.
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Epiduo Manufacturers
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Physicians Total Care, Inc.
![Epiduo (Adapalene And Benzoyl Peroxide) Gel [Physicians Total Care, Inc.]](/wp-content/themes/bootstrap/assets/img/loading2.gif)
Epiduo | Physicians Total Care, Inc.
For topical use only; EPIDUO gel is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use.
Apply a thin film of EPIDUO gel to affected areas of the face and/or trunk once daily after washing. Use a pea-sized amount for each area of the face (e.g., forehead, chin, each cheek). Avoid the eyes, lips and mucous membranes.
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Galderma Laboratories, L.p.
Epiduo | Galderma Laboratories, L.p.
For topical use only; EPIDUO gel is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use.
Apply a thin film of EPIDUO gel to affected areas of the face and/or trunk once daily after washing. Use a pea-sized amount for each area of the face (e.g., forehead, chin, each cheek). Avoid the eyes, lips and mucous membranes.
![Epiduo (Adapalene And Benzoyl Peroxide) Gel [Galderma Laboratories, L.p.]](http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/image.cfm?setid=a0610f87-3b39-458a-afa3-66be1fefd1de&name=p51739-2-epiduo-45g-pump.jpg)
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