Differin

Adapalene


Galderma Laboratories, L.p.
Human Otc Drug
NDC 0299-4910
Differin also known as Adapalene is a human otc drug labeled by 'Galderma Laboratories, L.p.'. National Drug Code (NDC) number for Differin is 0299-4910. This drug is available in dosage form of Gel. The names of the active, medicinal ingredients in Differin drug includes Adapalene - 1 mg/g . The currest status of Differin drug is Active.

Drug Information:

Drug NDC: 0299-4910
The labeler code and product code segments of the National Drug Code number, separated by a hyphen. Asterisks are no longer used or included within the product code segment to indicate certain configurations of the NDC.
Proprietary Name: Differin
Also known as the trade name. It is the name of the product chosen by the labeler.
Product Type: Human Otc Drug
Indicates the type of product, such as Human Prescription Drug or Human OTC Drug. This data element corresponds to the “Document Type” of the SPL submission for the listing.
Non Proprietary Name: Adapalene
Also known as the generic name, this is usually the active ingredient(s) of the product.
Labeler Name: Galderma Laboratories, L.p.
Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the ProductNDC.
Dosage Form: Gel
The translation of the DosageForm Code submitted by the firm. There is no standard, but values may include terms like `tablet` or `solution for injection`.The complete list of codes and translations can be found www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.
Status: Active
FDA does not review and approve unfinished products. Therefore, all products in this file are considered unapproved.
Substance Name:ADAPALENE - 1 mg/g
This is the active ingredient list. Each ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
Route Details:TOPICAL
The translation of the Route Code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.

Marketing Information:

An openfda section: An annotation with additional product identifiers, such as NUII and UPC, of the drug product, if available.
Marketing Category: NDA
Product types are broken down into several potential Marketing Categories, such as New Drug Application (NDA), Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), BLA, OTC Monograph, or Unapproved Drug. One and only one Marketing Category may be chosen for a product, not all marketing categories are available to all product types. Currently, only final marketed product categories are included. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.
Marketing Start Date: 08 Jul, 2016
This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.
Marketing End Date: 21 Jun, 2026
This is the date the product will no longer be available on the market. If a product is no longer being manufactured, in most cases, the FDA recommends firms use the expiration date of the last lot produced as the EndMarketingDate, to reflect the potential for drug product to remain available after manufacturing has ceased. Products that are the subject of ongoing manufacturing will not ordinarily have any EndMarketingDate. Products with a value in the EndMarketingDate will be removed from the NDC Directory when the EndMarketingDate is reached.
Application Number: NDA020380
This corresponds to the NDA, ANDA, or BLA number reported by the labeler for products which have the corresponding Marketing Category designated. If the designated Marketing Category is OTC Monograph Final or OTC Monograph Not Final, then the Application number will be the CFR citation corresponding to the appropriate Monograph (e.g. “part 341”). For unapproved drugs, this field will be null.
Listing Expiration Date: 31 Dec, 2023
This is the date when the listing record will expire if not updated or certified by the firm.

OpenFDA Information:

An openfda section: An annotation with additional product identifiers, such as NUII and UPC, of the drug product, if available.
Manufacturer Name:Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
Name of manufacturer or company that makes this drug product, corresponding to the labeler code segment of the NDC.
RxCUI:153183
307731
The RxNorm Concept Unique Identifier. RxCUI is a unique number that describes a semantic concept about the drug product, including its ingredients, strength, and dose forms.
Original Packager:Yes
Whether or not the drug has been repackaged for distribution.
NUI:N0000175607
M0018962
Unique identifier applied to a drug concept within the National Drug File Reference Terminology (NDF-RT).
UNII:1L4806J2QF
Unique Ingredient Identifier, which is a non-proprietary, free, unique, unambiguous, non-semantic, alphanumeric identifier based on a substance’s molecular structure and/or descriptive information.
Pharmacologic Class EPC:Retinoid [EPC]
Established pharmacologic class associated with an approved indication of an active moiety (generic drug) that the FDA has determined to be scientifically valid and clinically meaningful. Takes the form of the pharmacologic class, followed by `[EPC]` (such as `Thiazide Diuretic [EPC]` or `Tumor Necrosis Factor Blocker [EPC]`.
Pharmacologic Class CS:Retinoids [CS]
Chemical structure classification of the drug product’s pharmacologic class. Takes the form of the classification, followed by `[Chemical/Ingredient]` (such as `Thiazides [Chemical/Ingredient]` or `Antibodies, Monoclonal [Chemical/Ingredient].
Pharmacologic Class:Retinoid [EPC]
Retinoids [CS]
These are the reported pharmacological class categories corresponding to the SubstanceNames listed above.

Packaging Information:

Package NDCDescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End DateSample Available
0299-4910-001 TUBE in 1 BLISTER PACK (0299-4910-00) / 2 g in 1 TUBE08 Jul, 2016N/ANo
0299-4910-101 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 CARTON (0299-4910-10) / 15 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP01 Jan, 2020N/ANo
0299-4910-151 TUBE in 1 CARTON (0299-4910-15) / 15 g in 1 TUBE08 Jul, 2016N/ANo
0299-4910-401 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 CARTON (0299-4910-40) / 45 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP01 Jan, 2020N/ANo
0299-4910-451 TUBE in 1 CARTON (0299-4910-45) / 45 g in 1 TUBE08 Jul, 2016N/ANo
Package NDC number, known as the NDC, identifies the labeler, product, and trade package size. The first segment, the labeler code, is assigned by the FDA. Description tells the size and type of packaging in sentence form. Multilevel packages will have the descriptions concatenated together.

Purpose:

Purpose acne treatment

Product Elements:

Differin adapalene adapalene adapalene carbomer homopolymer type c (allyl pentaerythritol crosslinked) edetate disodium methylparaben poloxamer 182 propylene glycol water sodium hydroxide hydrochloric acid 051887 p57217-0 differin gel 45g carton (tube) - disc 052149 p56853-0 differin gel 45g carton (pump) - disc p56836-0 insert

Indications and Usage:

Use for the treatment of acne

Warnings:

Warnings for external use only

Do Not Use:

Warnings for external use only

When Using:

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

Dosage and Administration:

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

Stop Use:

Stop use and ask 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 keep out of reach of children. if swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.

Information for Patients:

Patient leaflet differin gel adapalene gel 0.1% acne treatment frequently asked questions what is differin gel and what is it used for? • differin gel is a topical retinoid medication used for the treatment of acne in people 12 years and older. • use only one time a day. what should i know before using the product? • if pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a doctor before use. • some other retinoid drugs have been shown to cause birth defects. there is no specific evidence that differin gel 0.1% causes birth defects in humans when used topically as directed. • do not use differin gel if you are allergic to adapalene or any of the ingredients in this product. • keep out of reach of children . if swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away. how often do i apply the product? • apply this product only one time a day and try to apply the product at the same time each day. how do i apply the product? • gently clean the affecte
d areas using a mild (non-irritating) cleanser and pat dry. • apply differin gel as a thin layer to the affected areas of the skin only one time a day . for example, if you get acne on the face, clean, dry and apply the product to the entire face. differin gel is not a spot treatment and should not be used to treat a single pimple. • avoid product contact with eyes, lips and mouth. if contact occurs, immediately flush the area with water . • do not apply product to damaged skin (cuts, abrasions, eczema, or sunburn). • wash hands after use. how long will it take for differin gel to work? • it may take up to 3 months of daily use for results to appear. • 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. differin gel adapalene gel 0.1% acne treatment frequently asked questions (continued) what do i do if i need to be in the sun? • when possible, limit sun exposure, including light from tanning beds. • when going outdoors, use a sunscreen as labeled. your skin may be more sensitive when using differin gel. if you use this product during the day, allow it to dry before applying sunscreen. can i use a moisturizer if my skin is dry? •yes, use of a moisturizer may help decrease dryness and other signs of irritation. avoid products containing alpha hydroxyl or glycolic acids which may worsen irritation. when is my skin most likely to become irritated? and what do i do? • irritation (redness, itching, dryness, burning) is more likely to occur: • in the first weeks of use. • if using abrasive skin cleansers, products with drying effects or more than one topical acne medication at a time. you may want to delay starting differin gel until any irritation from using the other product(s) has gone away. • moisturizers may be used. • irritation usually lessens after 4 weeks of continued use. what do i do if my skin becomes severely irritated? • if irritation becomes severe (overly bothersome), stop use and ask a doctor before using the product again. can i remove unwanted facial hair by waxing while using this product? • do not use wax to remove hair in areas where the product has been applied because it may worsen skin irritation. what ingredients are used in differin? • differin gel contains: the active ingredient is adapalene 0.1%. the other ingredients are: carbomer 940, edetate disodium, methylparaben, poloxamer 182, propylene glycol, purified water, and sodium hydroxide. may contain hydrochloric acid to adjust ph. how should i store this product? • differin gel should be stored at room temperature [68° - 77°]. protect from freezing. • do not use the product after the expiry date marked on the packaging. other questions? where can i get information? phone: 1-866-735-4137 p56836-0

Package Label Principal Display Panel:

Principal display panel - 45g carton (tube) differin ® gel adapalene gel 0.1% acne treatment previously available only by prescription fda approved dermatologist developed once daily topical retinoid* * read consumer information leaflet before use net wt 1.6 oz (45 g) distributed by: galderma laboratories, l.p. fort worth, tx 76177 usa all trademarks are the property of their respective owners. made in canada p57217-0

Principal display panel - 45g carton (pump) differin ® gel adapalene gel 0.1% acne treatment previously available only by prescription fda approved dermatologist developed once daily topical retinoid* * read consumer information leaflet before use easy pump! net wt 1.6 oz (45 g) distributed by: galderma laboratories, l.p. fort worth, tx 76177 usa all trademarks are the property of their respective owners. made in canada www.differin.com p56853-0

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