What is in Adapalene?

Adapalene contains ADAPALENE 1 mg/g.

What form does Adapalene come in?

It is supplied as a gel taken by the topical route.

Is Adapalene available without a prescription?

Adapalene is listed as an over-the-counter medicine in the FDA directory.

Are there alternatives to Adapalene?

The directory lists 8 other product(s) containing Adapalene. They may differ in strength, form or manufacturer, so check with a pharmacist before switching.

Over the counter Generic

Adapalene

Listed by Walgreens

Strength: 1 mg/g
Form: Gel
Route: Topical
Class: Retinoid

What it contains

Adapalene 1 mg/g

FDA record

Dosage form	Gel
Route	Topical
Drug class	Retinoid
Approval route	ANDA — approved generic
NDC code	`0363-1401`
FDA application	ANDA090962
RxNorm concept	307731
Package sizes listed	2
Marketed since	October 2023

Other products containing Adapalene

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Same active ingredient, different manufacturer, strength or form. Products matching on both ingredient and strength are usually interchangeable — but confirm before switching, especially with modified-release forms.

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