FDA label
What is adapalene used for?
The FDA-approved uses of adapalene, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “ADAPALENE Gel, 0.3% is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older.”
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Adapalene Gel Usp, 0.3%, gel
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Encube Ethicals, Inc. (ANDA200298). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
ADAPALENE Gel, 0.3% is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 56045eee-e84d-467a-9e12-e62bd474ed8a, version 5, effective September 4, 2025. NDC 21922-051, one of 6 listings for this product.
Adapalene, cream
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by E. Fougera & Co. a division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals, LLC (ANDA090824). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Adapalene cream is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 276f7cce-5f54-40f8-8321-9192d0e52a73, version 10, effective January 30, 2026. NDC 0168-0424, one of 3 listings for this product.
Adapalene, swab
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by CALL INC. (dba Rochester Pharmaceuticals) (ANDA204593). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Adapalene Topical Solution, 0.1% is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 5ce78048-0e5c-45b5-82bf-9f61307611cd, version 7, effective January 8, 2025. NDC 49908-118, one of 1 listing for this product.
Questions
What is adapalene used for?
The FDA label says: “ADAPALENE Gel, 0.3% is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older.”
What drug class is adapalene?
FDA lists adapalene in the Retinoid established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.