How and Where to Buy Epiduo Gel Online?
You can buy Epiduo Gel online through our Canadian International Pharmacy at huge savings. We offer RX and OTC medications online with a valid prescription from your doctor. At Canadian Pharmacy World, your health is our priority. You can place the order online, by mail, by fax or toll-free over the telephone at 1866-485-7979.
Are There Alternative Names for the Brand and Generic Epiduo Gel?
Epiduo Gel is manufactured in United Kingdom by Galderma Laboratories. The Epiduo Gel Forte is available from Canada manufactured by Galderma. The generic form of Epiduo Gel is not available at this time.
What Dosages and Forms is Epiduo Gel available in?
Epiduo Gel is available in dosage forms of 45 g and 70 g. Each gram of Epiduo Gel contains 1 mg (0.1%) adapalene and 25 mg (2.5%) benzoyl peroxide.
What Is Epiduo Gel used for?
Epiduo Gel is a topical medication prescribed for the treatment of acne vulgaris in people aged 9 years and above. Acne vulgaris is a condition wherein the skin has blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples. The efficacy and safety of Epiduo gel are not known in children younger than 9 years. This gel contains two active ingredients which act through different mechanisms. Adapalene regulates the process of cell differentiation, keratinization, and other inflammatory processes. Benzoyl peroxide is an oxidizing agent and has bactericidal and keratolytic effects. Epiduo Gel and Differin are both used for acne treatments but have different composition. To know more about the differences between Epiduo Gel and
Differin.
What Is The Difference Between Epiduo Gen and Differin?
Both Epiduo Gel and Differin are used for the treatment of acne. Differin contains adapalene only whereas Epiduo gel contains both adapalene and benzoyl peroxide. The addition of benzoyl peroxide to adapalene in the Epiduo Gel helps to treat both inflammatory acne and comedonal acne (blackheads and whiteheads).
What Are The Possible Side Effects of Epiduo Gel?
Epiduo Gel can cause serious side effects including local skin reactions. Local skin reactions occur mostly during the first 4 weeks of treatment with the gel and usually lessen with continued use. Other side effects of Epiduo Gel include redness, dryness, and swelling, scaling, stinging or burning. Tell your doctor if these side effects continue for more than 4 weeks or worsen. These are not all the side effects of Epiduo Gel. In case of any unexpected effect, contact your healthcare professional immediately.
Are there any Precautions and Drug interactions for Epiduo Gel?
Epiduo Gel can increase the sensitivity of your skin to sunlight and light from tanning beds or sunlamps. Hence you should avoid spending time in sunlight or artificial sunlight. Also, wear sunscreen and hat or clothes to cover the areas treated with Epiduo Gel if you have to be in sunlight. Avoid weather extremes such as wind and cold as this may lead to irritation to your skin. Avoid application of this gel to cuts, abrasions, and sunburnt skin. You should also avoid skin products that may lead to dryness or irritation on your skin such as harsh soaps, astringents, cosmetic products which have strong skin drying effects and other products containing high levels of alcohol. Also, avoid waxing as a method of hair removal on the skin areas treated with Epiduo Gel.
Epiduo Gel can bleach your clothes or hair. Allow this gel to dry completely before dressing to prevent bleaching of your clothes.
Do not use Epiduo Gel if you are allergic to adapalene or benzoyl peroxide or any other ingredients present in Epiduo Gel.
Before using Epiduo Gel talk to your healthcare professional in case you:
• Have skin problems, including cuts or sunburn
• Have other medical conditions
• Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known whether Epiduo Gel can harm your unborn baby, talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
• Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known whether Epiduo 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 this gel.
Drug interactions
You should tell your healthcare professional about all the medications and skin products that you use, including any prescription or non-prescription vitamins or herbal supplements. Medications which can interact with Epiduo Gel include: Isotretinoin and Multivitamin that contain ADEK. Benzoyl Peroxide in Epiduo gel may diminish the therapeutic effect of Isotretinoin when applied concomitantly. Multivitamin ADEK may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Retinoic Acid Derivatives.
Epiduo Gel Storage and Safety Information
The medication should be stored at a room temperature between 20°C and 25°C. Keep the Epiduo Gel inside the container, away from light and heat. Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.
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