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Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide 3 mg/g; 25 mg/g Gel — NDC 46708-662-45 (Billing 46708-0662-45)

by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited · 1 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 CARTON / 45 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP

This is a package of Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide 3 mg/g; 25 mg/g Gel from Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited, marketed since May 2025 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 46708-0662-45
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Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
Code segments
46708 labeler · 662 product · 45 package
Package marketed since
May 21, 2025
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Barcode (UPC)
0362332662456
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 46708-662-45
Product NDC 46708-662
11-digit billing NDC 46708066245
RxCUI 1663745
UNII 1L4806J2QF, W9WZN9A0GM
UPC 0362332662456
Application # ANDA214185
SPL Set ID 2d4e5111-4f9f-42dd-8cf7-56bdc51fbbad
Established class (EPC) Retinoid
Chemical class Retinoids
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2025-05-21
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form GEL
Substance ADAPALENE; BENZOYL PEROXIDE
TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1663745
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 46708-662-45 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 46708-0662-45. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
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Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Peroxides class.

Drug family (ATC) Peroxides
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Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Adapalene is used to treat acne in adults and children 12 years of and older. Adapalene is in a class of medications called retinoid-like compounds. It works by stopping pimples from forming under the surface of the skin.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
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Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

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Price systemPer gPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $1.75 $78.82 / 45 g
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
46708-0662-45 You're viewing this Main listing 1 BOTTLE, PUMP in 1 CARTON / 45 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP 2025-05-21 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide 3 mg/g; 25 mg/g 00480-3154-45 Teva 1 bottle $0.626 AB Availability likely —
Adapalene And Benzoyl Peroxide 3 mg/g; 25 mg/g 45802-0853-45 Padagis 45 g $0.626 AB Availability likely —
Adapalene And Benzoyl Peroxide 3 mg/g; 25 mg/g 62332-0662-45 Alembic 1 bottle $0.626 AB Availability likely —
adapalene and benzoyl peroxide 3 mg/g; 25 mg/g 68308-0662-45 Mayne 1 bottle $0.626 AB Availability likely —
epiduo forte 3 mg/g; 25 mg/g 00299-5906-00 Galderma 2 g — AB FDA listed —
Adapalene And Benzoyl Peroxide 3 mg/g; 25 mg/gthis 46708-0662-45 Alembic 1 bottle — AB FDA listed —
Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide 3 mg/g; 25 mg/g 51672-1384-04 Sun 1 bottle — AB FDA listed —
Adapalene And Benzoyl Peroxide 3 mg/g; 25 mg/g 63629-9322-01 Bryant 45 g — AB FDA listed —
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide 3 mg/g; 25 mg/g 70771-1716-03 Zydus 1 bottle — AB FDA listed —
Adapalene And Benzoyl Peroxide 3 mg/g; 25 mg/g 72162-1432-02 Bryant 45 g — AB FDA listed —
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide 3 mg/g; 25 mg/g 72578-0119-02 Viona 1 bottle — AB FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
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Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2025
On the market since
May 2025
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
1 year listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

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  • UNII M4PPW69Y4H
    A synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid and sodium acrylate that acts as a binder and thickener. It helps hold tablet ingredients together and controls how quickly the medicine dissolves in the body.
  • UNII F05Q2T2JA0
    Docusate sodium is a stool softener compound that helps medicines dissolve and move through the digestive tract. It acts as a surfactant, reducing surface tension in the intestines, and also serves as a wetting agent in tablet formulations.
  • UNII 7FLD91C86K
    Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
  • UNII PDC6A3C0OX
    Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
  • UNII 918X1OUF1E
    Isohexadecane is a synthetic hydrocarbon oil used as an emollient and solvent in topical medicines. It helps dissolve active ingredients and improves spreadability and absorption through the skin.
  • UNII 1S66E28KXA
    Poloxamer 124 is a synthetic polymer that acts as a surfactant and solubilizer in medicines. It helps dissolve and stabilize active ingredients, particularly in liquid formulations and gels.
  • UNII 6OZP39ZG8H
    Polysorbate 80 is a synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together in medications and improves how the product disperses in the body.
  • UNII 6DC9Q167V3
    Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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    Sorbitan oleate is an emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and keeps them from separating in the medicine.
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    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

10 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

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No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
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Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerAlembic Pharmaceuticals Limited
Application holderALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
FDA applicationANDA214185 (ANDA)
Labeler code46708
First marketedMay 2025
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio502 products on file
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Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Very long sections are excerpted here and marked; the full text is on DailyMed (linked in the sources below). Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 70 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel, is a combination of adapalene, a retinoid, and benzoyl peroxide and is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. ( 1 )

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 159 words ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For topical use only. Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. Apply a thin layer of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical 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). Wash hands after application as adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel may bleach hair or colored fabrics. Avoid the eyes, lips and mucous membranes.

For topical use only Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel is not for oral, ophthalmic or intravaginal use. ( 2 ) Apply a thin layer of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel to affected areas of the face and/or trunk once daily after washing. ( 2 ) Use a pea-sized amount for each area of the face (e.g., forehead, chin, each cheek).

( 2 ) Avoid the eyes, lips, and mucous membranes. ( 2 )

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 55 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Each gram of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel USP contains 3 mg (0.3%) adapalene and 25 mg (2.5%) benzoyl peroxide in a white to very pale yellow, opaque gel. Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel USP is available in pump containing 45 g. Topical Gel, 0.3%/2.5%. ( 3 )

⛔ Contraindications 69 words ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity reactions to benzoyl peroxide or any components of the formulation in adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel. Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity reactions to benzoyl peroxide or any components of the formulation in adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel. ( 4 )

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~2 min read ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypersensitivity : Severe hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis and angioedema, have been reported with the use of benzoyl peroxide products. ( 5.1 ) Photosensitivity : Avoid exposure to sunlight and sunlamps. Wear broad spectrum sunscreen and protective clothing when sun exposure cannot be avoided.

( 5.2 ) Skin Irritation : Erythema, scaling, dryness, stinging/burning, irritant and allergic contact dermatitis may occur with use of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel and may necessitate discontinuation. ( 5.3 )

5.1Hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, angioedema, and urticaria, have been reported with the use of benzoyl peroxide products. If a serious hypersensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel immediately and initiate appropriate therapy.

5.2Photosensitivity Avoid exposure to sunlight, including sunlamps, during the use of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel. Patients with high levels of sun exposure and those with inherent sensitivity to sun should exercise particular caution. Use of broad spectrum sunscreen products and protective apparel (e.g., hat) are recommended when exposure cannot be avoided.

Weather extremes, such as wind or cold, may be irritating to patients under treatment with adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel.

5.3Skin Irritation and Contact Dermatitis Erythema, scaling, dryness, and stinging/burning may be experienced with use of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel. These are most likely to occur during the first four weeks of treatment, are mostly mild to moderate in intensity, and usually lessen with continued use of the medication. Irritant and allergic contact dermatitis may occur.

Depending upon the severity of these adverse reactions, patients should be instructed to use a moisturizer, reduce the frequency of the application of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel, or discontinue use. The product should not be applied to cuts, abrasions, eczematous or sunburned skin. As with other retinoids, use of "waxing" as a depilatory method should be avoided on skin treated with adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel.

Avoid concomitant use of other potentially irritating topical products (medicated or abrasive soaps and cleansers, soaps and cosmetics that have strong skin-drying effect and products with high concentrations of alcohol, astringents, spices or limes).

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~2 min read ▾

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥1%) are skin irritation, eczema, atopic dermatitis and skin burning sensation. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

6.1Clinical Trials Experience The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail elsewhere in the labeling: Hypersensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Skin Irritation/Contact Dermatitis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Because clinical studies are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical studies of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical studies of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. During the randomized, double-blind, vehicle- and active-controlled clinical trial, 217 subjects were exposed to adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel.

A total of 197 subjects with acne vulgaris, 12 years and older, were treated once daily for 12 weeks. Adverse reactions reported within 12 weeks of treatment in at least 1% of subjects treated with adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel and for which the rate with adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel exceeded the rate for the vehicle are presented in Table 1: Table 1. Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥1% of Subjects with Acne Vulgaris in a 12-week Clinical Trial Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Topical Gel, 0.3%/2.5% (N=217) Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 0.1%/2.5% (N=217) Vehicle (N=69) Skin irritation 4% <1% 0% Eczema 1% 0% 0% Dermatitis atopic 1% 0% 0% Skin burning sensation 1% 0% 0% Local tolerability evaluations presented in Table 2, were conducted at each trial visit in the clinical trial by assessment of erythema, scaling, dryness, and stinging/burning, which peaked at Week 1 of therapy and decreased thereafter.

Table 2. Incidence of Local Cutaneous Irritation in 12-week Clinical Trial in Subjects with Acne Vulgaris Maximum Severity During Treatment End of Treatment Severity (Final Score) Moderate Severe Moderate Severe Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Topical Gel, 0.3%/2.5% (N=213) Erythema 20% 1% 4% <1% Scaling 17% 1% 1% <1% Dryness 15% 2% 3% <1% Stinging/burning 19% 6% 1% 1% Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 0.1%/2.5% (N=212) Erythema 15% 1% 2% <1% Scaling 12% <1% 2% 0% Dryness 13% 1% 2% 0% Stinging/burning 14% 9% 3% 0% Vehicle (N=68) Erythema 6% 1% 1% 0% Scaling 6% 0% 1% 0% Dryness 4% 1% 1% 0% Stinging/burning 3% 1% 0% 0%

6.2Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: sunburn, blister (including vesicles and bullae), pruritus, hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation.

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~3 min read ▾

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Available pharmacovigilance data with adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel use in pregnant women are insufficient to establish a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with the combination gel. Adapalene gel, 0.3% Available data from clinical trials with adapalene gel 0.3% use in pregnant women are insufficient to establish a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes.

In animal reproduction studies, oral administration of adapalene to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis at dose exposures 41 and 81 times, respectively, the human exposure at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 2 g resulted in fetal skeletal and visceral malformations (see Data) . Benzoyl peroxide gel, 2.5% The systemic exposure of benzoyl peroxide is unknown. Based on published literature, benzoyl peroxide is rapidly metabolized to benzoic acid (an endogenous substance), which is eliminated in the urine.

Hence, maternal use is not expected to result in fetal exposure of the drug. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data No malformations were observed in rats treated with oral adapalene doses of 0.15 to 5.0 mg/kg/day, up to 8 times the MRHD of 2 grams of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel based on a mg/m 2 comparison. However, malformations were observed in rats and rabbits when treated with oral doses of ≥ 25 mg/kg/day adapalene (41 and 81 times the MRHD, respectively, based on a mg/m 2 comparison).

Findings included cleft palate, microphthalmia, encephalocele, and skeletal abnormalities in rats and umbilical hernia, exophthalmos, and kidney and skeletal abnormalities in rabbits. Dermal adapalene embryofetal development studies in rats and rabbits at doses up to 6.0 mg/kg/day (9.7 and 19.5 times the MRHD, respectively, based on a mg/m 2 comparison) exhibited no fetotoxicity and only minimal increases in skeletal variations (supernumerary ribs in both species and delayed ossification in rabbits).

8.2Lactation Risk Sumary Adapalene gel, 0.3% There are no data on the presence of adapalene topical gel or its metabolite in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. In animal studies, adapalene is present in rat milk with oral administration of the drug. When a drug is present in animal milk, it is likely that the drug will be present in human milk.

It is possible that topical administration of large amounts of adapalene could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in human milk (see Clinical Considerations). Benzoyl peroxide gel, 2.5% The systemic exposure of benzoyl peroxide is unknown. Based on the published literature, benzoyl peroxide is rapidly metabolized to benzoic acid (an endogenous substance), which is eliminated in the urine.

Any amount of benzoyl peroxide excreted into human milk by a nursing mother would be expected to be rapidly metabolized by tissue and stomach esterases. There are no data on the presence of benzoyl peroxide in human milk, its effects on the breastfed infant or its effects on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel or from the underlying maternal condition.

Clinical Considerations To minimize potential exposure to the breastfed infant v… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🤰 Pregnancy ~2 min read ▾

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Available pharmacovigilance data with adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel use in pregnant women are insufficient to establish a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with the combination gel. Adapalene gel, 0.3% Available data from clinical trials with adapalene gel 0.3% use in pregnant women are insufficient to establish a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes.

In animal reproduction studies, oral administration of adapalene to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis at dose exposures 41 and 81 times, respectively, the human exposure at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 2 g resulted in fetal skeletal and visceral malformations (see Data) . Benzoyl peroxide gel, 2.5% The systemic exposure of benzoyl peroxide is unknown. Based on published literature, benzoyl peroxide is rapidly metabolized to benzoic acid (an endogenous substance), which is eliminated in the urine.

Hence, maternal use is not expected to result in fetal exposure of the drug. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data No malformations were observed in rats treated with oral adapalene doses of 0.15 to 5.0 mg/kg/day, up to 8 times the MRHD of 2 grams of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel based on a mg/m 2 comparison. However, malformations were observed in rats and rabbits when treated with oral doses of ≥ 25 mg/kg/day adapalene (41 and 81 times the MRHD, respectively, based on a mg/m 2 comparison).

Findings included cleft palate, microphthalmia, encephalocele, and skeletal abnormalities in rats and umbilical hernia, exophthalmos, and kidney and skeletal abnormalities in rabbits. Dermal adapalene embryofetal development studies in rats and rabbits at doses up to 6.0 mg/kg/day (9.7 and 19.5 times the MRHD, respectively, based on a mg/m 2 comparison) exhibited no fetotoxicity and only minimal increases in skeletal variations (supernumerary ribs in both species and delayed ossification in rabbits).

🧒 Pediatric Use 25 words ▾

8.4Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel in pediatric patients under the age of 12 have not been established.

🧓 Geriatric Use 33 words ▾

8.5Geriatric Use Clinical studies of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 years and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~1 min read ▾

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Adapalene Adapalene binds to specific retinoic acid nuclear receptors but does not bind to cytosolic receptor protein. Biochemical and pharmacological profile studies have demonstrated that adapalene is a modulator of cellular differentiation, keratinization and inflammatory processes. However, the significance of these findings with regard to the mechanism of action of adapalene for the treatment of acne is unknown.

Benzoyl peroxide Benzoyl peroxide is an oxidizing agent with bactericidal and keratolytic effects.

12.2Pharmacodynamics Pharmacodynamics of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel is unknown.

12.3Pharmacokinetics A pharmacokinetic trial was conducted in 26 adult and adolescent subjects (12 to 33 years of age) with severe acne vulgaris who were treated with once-daily applications during a 4-week period with, on average, 2.3 grams/day (range1.6 - 3.1 grams/day) of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel applied as a thin layer to the face, shoulders, upper chest, and upper back. After a 4-week treatment, 16 subjects (62%) had quantifiable adapalene plasma concentrations above the limit of quantification of 0.1 ng/mL, with a mean C max of 0.16 ± 0.08 ng/mL and a mean AUC 0 - 24hr of 2.49 ± 1.21 ng.h/mL.

The most exposed subject had adapalene C max and AUC 0 - 24hr of 0.35 ng/mL and 6.41 ng.h/mL, respectively. Excretion of adapalene appears to be primarily by the biliary route. Benzoyl peroxide is absorbed by the skin where it is converted to benzoic acid and eliminated in the urine.

Drug Interactions No formal drug-drug interaction studies were conducted with adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel.

🧬 Mechanism of Action 75 words ▾

12.1Mechanism of Action Adapalene Adapalene binds to specific retinoic acid nuclear receptors but does not bind to cytosolic receptor protein. Biochemical and pharmacological profile studies have demonstrated that adapalene is a modulator of cellular differentiation, keratinization and inflammatory processes. However, the significance of these findings with regard to the mechanism of action of adapalene for the treatment of acne is unknown.

Benzoyl peroxide Benzoyl peroxide is an oxidizing agent with bactericidal and keratolytic effects.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 77 words ▾

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

16.1How Supplied Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel USP, 0.3%/2.5% is white to very pale yellow in color and opaque in appearance, and is supplied as follows: 45 gram pump NDC 46708-662-45

16.2Storage and handling Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Keep away from heat. Protect from light. Keep out of reach of children.

📋 Description 146 words ▾

11 DESCRIPTION Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel USP, 0.3%/2.5% is a white to very pale yellow, opaque gel for topical use containing adapalene 0.3% 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: C 28 H 28 O 3 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: C 14 H 10 O 4 Molecular weight: 242.23 Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel USP 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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💬 Information for Patients ~3 min read ▾

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA approved patient labeling (Patient Information). Hypersensitivity Inform patients that serious hypersensitivity reactions occurred with the use of benzoyl peroxide products. If a patient experiences a serious hypersensitivity reaction, instruct patient to discontinue adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel immediately and seek medical help [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )].

Photosensitivity Advise patients to minimize or avoid exposure to natural or artificial light, including tanning beds or UVA/B treatment. Recommend the use of broad spectrum sunscreen products and protective apparel (e.g., hat) when exposure cannot be avoided [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. Skin Irritation/Contact Dermatitis Inform patients that adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel may cause irritation such as erythema, scaling, dryness, stinging or burning [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )].

Lactation Use adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel on the smallest part of the skin and for the shortest duration possible while breastfeeding. Advise breastfeeding women not to apply adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel directly to the nipple and areola to avoid direct infant exposure [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.2 )]. Administration Instructions Advise patients to cleanse the area to be treated with a mild or soapless cleanser; pat dry.

Apply adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel as a thin layer, avoiding the eyes, lips and mucous membranes. Advise patients not to use more than the recommended amount and not to apply more than once daily as this will not produce faster results, but may increase irritation. Wash hands after application as adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel may bleach hair and colored fabric.

Manufactured by: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited (Derma Division), Karakhadi, Vadodara 391450, India. Mfg. License No.: G/25/2216 Patient Information Adapalene (a dap' a leen) and Benzoyl Peroxide (BEN-zoe-il per-OX-ide) Topical Gel Important information: Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel is for use on the skin only (topical).

Do not use adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel in or on your mouth, eyes, or vagina. What is adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel? Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical) to treat acne vulgaris.

It is not known if adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel is safe and effective in children under 12 years of age. Do not use adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel if you have had an allergic reaction to benzoyl peroxide or any of the ingredients in adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel. See the end of this Patient Information leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel.

Before using adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have other skin problems, including cuts, abrasions, sunburn or eczema. are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel can harm your unborn baby. are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel passes into your breast milk and if it can harm your baby.

Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you use adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel. If you use adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel while breastfeeding, use adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel on the smallest area of the skin and for the shortest time needed. Do not apply adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel directly to the nipple and the areola to minimize contact with your baby.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. How should I use adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel? Use adapalene… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🍼 Nursing Mothers ~1 min read ▾

8.2Lactation Risk Sumary Adapalene gel, 0.3% There are no data on the presence of adapalene topical gel or its metabolite in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. In animal studies, adapalene is present in rat milk with oral administration of the drug. When a drug is present in animal milk, it is likely that the drug will be present in human milk.

It is possible that topical administration of large amounts of adapalene could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in human milk (see Clinical Considerations). Benzoyl peroxide gel, 2.5% The systemic exposure of benzoyl peroxide is unknown. Based on the published literature, benzoyl peroxide is rapidly metabolized to benzoic acid (an endogenous substance), which is eliminated in the urine.

Any amount of benzoyl peroxide excreted into human milk by a nursing mother would be expected to be rapidly metabolized by tissue and stomach esterases. There are no data on the presence of benzoyl peroxide in human milk, its effects on the breastfed infant or its effects on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel or from the underlying maternal condition.

Clinical Considerations To minimize potential exposure to the breastfed infant via breastmilk, use adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel on the smallest area of skin and for the shortest duration possible while breastfeeding. Advise breastfeeding women not to apply adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel directly to the nipple and areola to avoid direct infant exposure.

🧬 Pharmacokinetics 171 words ▾

12.3Pharmacokinetics A pharmacokinetic trial was conducted in 26 adult and adolescent subjects (12 to 33 years of age) with severe acne vulgaris who were treated with once-daily applications during a 4-week period with, on average, 2.3 grams/day (range1.6 - 3.1 grams/day) of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel applied as a thin layer to the face, shoulders, upper chest, and upper back. After a 4-week treatment, 16 subjects (62%) had quantifiable adapalene plasma concentrations above the limit of quantification of 0.1 ng/mL, with a mean C max of 0.16 ± 0.08 ng/mL and a mean AUC 0 - 24hr of 2.49 ± 1.21 ng.h/mL.

The most exposed subject had adapalene C max and AUC 0 - 24hr of 0.35 ng/mL and 6.41 ng.h/mL, respectively. Excretion of adapalene appears to be primarily by the biliary route. Benzoyl peroxide is absorbed by the skin where it is converted to benzoic acid and eliminated in the urine.

Drug Interactions No formal drug-drug interaction studies were conducted with adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel.

🧬 Pharmacodynamics 12 words ▾

12.2Pharmacodynamics Pharmacodynamics of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel is unknown.

🔬 Clinical Studies ~2 min read ▾

14 CLINICAL STUDIES The safety and efficacy of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel applied once daily for 12 weeks for the treatment of acne vulgaris were assessed in a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled trial, comparing adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel to vehicle gel in subjects with acne vulgaris. The trial also evaluated adapalene and benzoyl peroxide gel, 0.1%/2.5%, a lower strength product than adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel, 0.3%/2.5%. In this trial, 217 subjects were treated with adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel, 217 subjects with adapalene and benzoyl peroxide, gel, 0.1%/2.5% and 69 subjects with the vehicle gel.

Treatment response was defined as the percent of subjects who were rated "clear" or "almost clear' at Week 12 with at least a two-grade improvement based on the Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA), and mean absolute change from baseline at Week 12 in both inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesion counts. An IGA score of 'Clear' corresponded to clear skin with no inflammatory or non-inflammatory lesions. An IGA score of "almost clear" corresponded to a few scattered comedones and a few small papules.

At baseline, 50% of subjects were graded as "moderate" (IGA Grade 3) and 50% were graded as "severe" (IGA Grade 4) on the IGA scale. Subjects had an average of 98 (range 51-226) total lesions of which the mean number of inflammatory lesions was 38 (range: 20-99) and the mean number of non-inflammatory lesions was 60 (range 30-149). Subjects ranged in age from 12 to 57 years, with 273 (54%) of subjects 12 to 17 years of age.

Approximately equal number of males (48%) and females (52%) were enrolled. The IGA success rate, mean reduction, and percent reduction in acne lesion counts from baseline after 12 weeks of treatment are presented in the following table. Table 3.

Clinical Efficacy of Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Topical Gel, 0.3%/2.5% at Week 12 in Subjects with Acne Vulgaris * This This trial was not designed or powered to compare the efficacy of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel to the lower strength adapalene and benzoyl peroxide gel, 0.1%/2.5%, nor to compare the lower strength adapalene and benzoyl peroxide gel, 0.1%/2.5% to the vehicle control. Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Topical Gel, 0.3%/2.5% (N=217) Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 0.1%/2.5% (N=217)* Vehicle (N=69) IGA: two-grade improvement and "clear" or "almost clear" 33.7% 27.3% 11.0% Inflammatory lesions: mean absolute (percent) reduction 27.8 (68.7%) 26.5 (69.3%) 13.2 (39.2%) Non-inflammatory lesions: mean absolute (percent) reduction 40.5 (68.3%) 40.0 (68.0%) 19.7 (37.4%) In subjects graded as "severe" (IGA Grade 4), efficacy was observed in the adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel, 0.3%/2.5% group.

🧪 Nonclinical Toxicology ~2 min read ▾

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility No carcinogenicity, genotoxicity, or fertility studies were conducted with adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel. Carcinogenicity studies with adapalene were conducted in mice at topical doses of 0.4, 1.3, and 4.0 mg/kg/day (1.2, 3.9, and 12 mg/m 2 /day) and in rats at oral doses of 0.15, 0.5, and 1.5 mg/kg/day (0.9, 3.0, and 9.0 mg/m 2 /day). The highest dose levels are 3.2 (mice) and 2.4 (rats) times the MRHD of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel based on a mg/m 2 comparison.

In the rat study, an increased incidence of benign and malignant pheochromocytomas reported in the adrenal medulla of male rats was observed. No significant increase in tumor formation was observed in rodents topically treated with 15 to 25% benzoyl peroxide carbopol gel (6 to 10 times the concentration of benzoyl peroxide in adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel) for two years. Rats received maximum daily applications of 138 (males) and 205 (females) mg/kg benzoyl peroxide (27 to 40 times the MRHD based on a mg/m 2 comparison).

Similar results were obtained in mice topically treated with 25% benzoyl peroxide carbopol gel for 56 weeks followed by intermittent treatment with 15% benzoyl peroxide carbopol gel for rest of the 2 year study period, and in mice topically treated with 5% benzoyl peroxide carbopol gel for two years. Benzoyl peroxide is a tumor promoter in several animal species. The significance of this finding in humans is unknown.

Adapalene was not mutagenic or genotoxic in vitro (Ames test, Chinese hamster ovary cell assay, or mouse lymphoma TK assay) or in vivo (mouse micronucleus test). Benzoyl peroxide caused DNA strand breaks and DNA-protein cross-links in mammalian cells, increased sister chromatid exchanges in Chinese hamster ovary cells, and was mutagenic in a few, but not all, in vitro bacterial mutagenicity assays (Ames tests) conducted. In rat oral studies, 20 mg/kg/day adapalene (32 times the MRHD based on a mg/m 2 comparison) did not affect the reproductive performance and fertility of F 0 males and females or the growth, development, or reproductive function of F 1 offspring.

No fertility studies were conducted with benzoyl peroxide.

📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility ~2 min read ▾

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility No carcinogenicity, genotoxicity, or fertility studies were conducted with adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel. Carcinogenicity studies with adapalene were conducted in mice at topical doses of 0.4, 1.3, and 4.0 mg/kg/day (1.2, 3.9, and 12 mg/m 2 /day) and in rats at oral doses of 0.15, 0.5, and 1.5 mg/kg/day (0.9, 3.0, and 9.0 mg/m 2 /day). The highest dose levels are 3.2 (mice) and 2.4 (rats) times the MRHD of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel based on a mg/m 2 comparison.

In the rat study, an increased incidence of benign and malignant pheochromocytomas reported in the adrenal medulla of male rats was observed. No significant increase in tumor formation was observed in rodents topically treated with 15 to 25% benzoyl peroxide carbopol gel (6 to 10 times the concentration of benzoyl peroxide in adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical gel) for two years. Rats received maximum daily applications of 138 (males) and 205 (females) mg/kg benzoyl peroxide (27 to 40 times the MRHD based on a mg/m 2 comparison).

Similar results were obtained in mice topically treated with 25% benzoyl peroxide carbopol gel for 56 weeks followed by intermittent treatment with 15% benzoyl peroxide carbopol gel for rest of the 2 year study period, and in mice topically treated with 5% benzoyl peroxide carbopol gel for two years. Benzoyl peroxide is a tumor promoter in several animal species. The significance of this finding in humans is unknown.

Adapalene was not mutagenic or genotoxic in vitro (Ames test, Chinese hamster ovary cell assay, or mouse lymphoma TK assay) or in vivo (mouse micronucleus test). Benzoyl peroxide caused DNA strand breaks and DNA-protein cross-links in mammalian cells, increased sister chromatid exchanges in Chinese hamster ovary cells, and was mutagenic in a few, but not all, in vitro bacterial mutagenicity assays (Ames tests) conducted. In rat oral studies, 20 mg/kg/day adapalene (32 times the MRHD based on a mg/m 2 comparison) did not affect the reproductive performance and fertility of F 0 males and females or the growth, development, or reproductive function of F 1 offspring.

No fertility studies were conducted with benzoyl peroxide.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 137 words ▾

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Rx only NDC 46708-662-45 Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Topical Gel 0.3%/2.5% PUMP FOR TOPICAL USE ONLY 45 grams For topical use only. Not for ophthalmic, oral or intravaginal use. Usual dosage: Apply a thin layer once a day to affected areas.

See package insert for complete prescribing information. Each gram contains: Active: adapalene 0.3% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5% in a gel. Inactive: acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, docusate sodium, edetate disodium, glycerin, isohexadecane, poloxamer 124, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, purified water and sorbitan oleate.

Storage: Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. See carton closure for lot number and expiry date. Manufactured by: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited (Derma Division), Karakhadi, Vadodara 391450, India.

Mfg. License No.: G/25/2216 pump label carton label

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