Overview

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This medicine contains an important and useful components, as it consists of Adapalene.
DERIVA 0.1% Aqueous is available in the market in concentration 1mg/g and in the form of Gel.

GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED is the producer of DERIVA 0.1% Aqueous and it is imported from INDIA, The most popular alternatives of DERIVA 0.1% Aqueous are listed downward .

Mode Of Action & Indication

Adapalene binds to specific retinoic acid nuclear receptors which normalises the differentiation of follicular epithelial cells resulting in decreased microcomedone formation.

Indication

• Acne
• Keratosis pilaris

Precaution

Patients with sunburn, eczema. Pregnancy, lactation. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight or UV irradiation. Keep away from the eyes, lips, nostrils and mucous membranes. Do not apply to cuts, abrasions, scaly or flaky skin, or patches of sunburned skin. Use with caution with preparations containing sulfur, resorcinol, or salicylic acid. Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution.

Side Effects

• >10% Dryness (1-45%)
• Scaling (1-44%)
• Burning/stinging (4-29%)
• Erythema (0.5-26%) 1-10% Skin discomfort (6%)
• Pruritus (2%)
• Desquamation (2%)
• Sunburn (1%) <1% Acne flare
• Conjunctivitis
• Contact dermatitis
• Eczema
• Erythema
• Eyelid edema
• Rash
• Skin discoloration

Contra indication

Hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy category: C

Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks