.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.D.D10AD03 .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.D.D10AD03| name: | Adapalene |
| ATC code: | D10AD03 | route: | topical |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Adapalene is a third-generation topical retinoid primarily used for the treatment of acne vulgaris. It acts as a modulator of cellular differentiation, keratinization, and inflammatory processes. Adapalene is approved for use in many countries as a prescription and recently as an over-the-counter medication.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported for topical adapalene in healthy adult volunteers.
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