Adapalene Gel: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Adapalene Gel

Generic nameadapalene
Drug classRetinoid (topical retinoid, vitamin A derivative)
FormsGel, Cream, Lotion, Solution (liquid)

Adapalene gel is a topical retinoid medicine used on the skin to treat acne. It comes in prescription strength and, for 0.1% gel, in an over-the-counter version for people 12 and older.