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Aurobindo Pharma Limited

Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide

Targeted treatments · 45.0 g

Product form
Gel
Recorded market
United States
Ingredient list
12 label entries
Ingredient research
7 ingredients with selected studies
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Product description

Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide gel USP, 0.3%/2.5% is a homogeneous, white to very pale yellow, opaque gel for topical use containing adapalene USP 0.3% and benzoyl peroxide USP 2.5%. Adapalene USP, 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: C28H28O3 Molecular weight: 412.5 Benzoyl peroxide USP 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: C14H10O4 Molecular weight: 242.23 Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide 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.

Description from DailyMed · Recorded Aug 9, 2026. Product claims have not been independently verified.

Label directions

For topical use only. Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide gel is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. Apply a thin layer of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide 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 gel may bleach hair or colored fabrics. Avoid the eyes, lips and mucous membranes.

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Regulatory label information

Label text from DailyMed · Recorded Aug 9, 2026. Read the current label on your own pack; instructions and formulations can differ by market.

Label uses

Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide gel is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older.

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Formula

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Full recorded ingredient list

ADAPALENE, BENZOYL PEROXIDE, ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER (120000 MPA.S AT 1%), DOCUSATE SODIUM, EDETATE DISODIUM, GLYCERIN, ISOHEXADECANE, POLOXAMER 124, POLYSORBATE 80, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, WATER, SORBITAN MONOOLEATE

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  1. 02
    BENZOYL PEROXIDE ↗Antimicrobial · Oxidising
  2. 03
  3. 05
    EDETATE DISODIUM ↗Chelating · Viscosity controlling
  4. 06
    GLYCERIN ↗Humectant · Denaturant · Hair conditioning · Oral care · Perfuming · Skin protecting · Viscosity controlling
  5. 07
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    POLOXAMER 124 ↗Emulsifying · Surfactant
  7. 09
    POLYSORBATE 80 ↗Denaturant · Emulsifying · Surfactant
  8. 10
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL ↗Humectant · Skin conditioning · Viscosity controlling · Solvent
  9. 11
    WATER ↗Antiplaque · Skin conditioning · Solvent

Formula provenance

Regulatory source · united-states

Recorded Aug 9, 2026

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