Differin Lotion .1 (Adapalene Lotion .1%) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

Pill Identifier Search

May 27, 2012

Differin Lotion .1

Acne (Pimples) »

What is acne?

Acne (acne vulgaris, common acne) is a disease of the hair follicles of the face, chest, and back that affects almost all males and females during puberty; the only exception being teenage members of a few primitive isolated tribes living in Neolithic societies. It is not caused by bacteria, although bacteria play a role in its development. It is not unusual for some women to develop acne in their mid- to late-20s.

Acne appears on the skin as...

congested pores ("comedones"), also known as blackheads or whiteheads,
tender red bumps also known as pimples or zits,
pustules, and occasionally as
cysts (deep pimples, boils).

You can do a lot to treat your acne using products available at a drugstore or cosmetic counter that do not require a prescription. However, for tougher cases of acne, you should consult a physician for treatment options.

What...

Read the Acne (Pimples) article »

Differin Lotion .1

Adult Acne Slideshow Pictures

Take the Acne (Pimples) Quiz!

Helping Your Teen With Acne Slideshow Pictures

font size

DIFFERIN®
(adapalene) Lotion 0.1%

For topical use only

DRUG DESCRIPTION

DIFFERIN (adapalene) Lotion, 0.1% for topical use, is an adapalene-based product.

Adapalene is a naphthoic acid derivative with retinoid-like properties. The chemical name for adapalene is (6-[3-(1-adamantyl)-4-methoxyphenyl]-2-naphthoic acid). Adapalene has the following structural formula:

Adapalene:

Molecular formula: C₂₈H₂₈O₃ Molecular weight: 412.5

DIFFERIN (adapalene lotion .1%) Lotion contains the following inactive ingredients: carbomer 941, disodium edetate, medium chain triglycerides, methylparaben, phenoxyethanol, poloxamer 124, polyoxyl-6polyoxyl-32 palmitostearate, PPG-12 / SMDI copolymer, propylene glycol, propylparaben, sodium hydroxide, stearyl alcohol, and purified water.

Last reviewed on RxList: 4/1/2010
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.