Epiduo Forte Gel 0.3% / 2.5% is a prescription topical acne treatment containing Adapalene 0.3% w/w + Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% w/w. It is indicated for acne vulgaris, including comedones, inflammatory papules and pustules, generally in patients 12 years and older.
Key Ingredients
Adapalene 0.3% w/w – topical retinoid that helps normalize follicular cell turnover and prevent clogged pores.
Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% w/w – antibacterial and keratolytic acne-fighting ingredient.
Gel base/excipients: Carbomer Homopolymer Type B, Docusate Sodium, Glycerin, Poloxamer 182, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water and Sorbitol Solution.
Benefits
Helps treat acne vulgaris
Helps reduce blackheads and whiteheads
Helps control inflammatory pimples and pustules
Helps prevent formation of new acne lesions
Combines a retinoid and benzoyl peroxide in a single topical formulation.
How to Use
Apply a thin layer once daily in the evening to clean, completely dry, acne-affected areas. Avoid the eyes, lips and mucous membranes.
Important Precautions
May cause dryness, redness, peeling, burning or irritation, particularly during the initial weeks. Use sunscreen during the day and avoid excessive sun exposure. Do not apply to cuts, eczema or severely irritated skin. Use during pregnancy only after medical advice.
Prescription medicine — use under the direction of a dermatologist/qualified healthcare professional.