Adapalene

Common brands: Proactiv Md Adapalene Acne Treatment, Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash, Proactiv Skin Purifying Mask, Differin, Panoxyl

Top reporter: Alchemee, Llc

Retinoid [EPC]Vitamin C [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Vitamin D [EPC]Vitamin B12 [EPC]
180,881
Total Reports
17,556
Serious Reports
32
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: Low (0.02%)

Patient Demographics

Male
35,067
Female
123,832

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Adapalene.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 52,965
13.4%
2 DRY SKIN 45,424
11.5%
3 SKIN BURNING SENSATION 41,911
10.6%
4 ACNE 39,420
10.0%
5 ERYTHEMA 38,587
9.8%
6 SKIN IRRITATION 26,482
6.7%
7 SKIN EXFOLIATION 21,394
5.4%
8 INAPPROPRIATE SCHEDULE OF PRODUCT ADMINISTRATION 16,217
4.1%
9 RASH 15,710
4.0%
10 OVERDOSE 13,210
3.3%
11 PAIN OF SKIN 12,321
3.1%
12 PRURITUS 11,875
3.0%
13 HYPERSENSITIVITY 8,392
2.1%
14 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 5,262
1.3%
15 UNDERDOSE 4,949
1.3%
16 RASH PAPULAR 4,148
1.1%
17 PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION 3,971
1.0%
18 RASH MACULAR 3,915
1.0%
19 URTICARIA 3,310
0.8%
20 SENSITIVE SKIN 2,822
0.7%
21 SKIN HYPERPIGMENTATION 2,742
0.7%
22 SKIN DISCOLOURATION 2,514
0.6%
23 SWELLING FACE 2,509
0.6%
24 RASH ERYTHEMATOUS 2,441
0.6%
25 SKIN SWELLING 2,310
0.6%
26 DERMATITIS 2,058
0.5%
27 INAPPROPRIATE SCHEDULE OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION 2,054
0.5%
28 SKIN FISSURES 2,038
0.5%
29 PRODUCT USE ISSUE 1,851
0.5%
30 CHEMICAL BURN OF SKIN 1,801
0.5%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.