Prescription Differin Cream (value) Drug Information

Avoid getting Differin in your eyes, in the creases of your nose, or on your lips. If it does get into any of these areas, wash with water. Do not use this medicine on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, irritated, or broken skin. Also avoid using this medication in wounds or on areas of eczema. Wait until these conditions have healed before using Differin. Do not take by mouth. Differin is for use only on the skin. Differin is usually applied once daily in the evening. Wash your hands before applying this medicine. Clean your skin with a mild non-medicated skin cleanser before applying the medicine. Pat the skin dry with a clean towel. Apply a thin layer to the entire face or other affected skin areas. Avoid applying the medicine to the creases of your nose, or on your lips. Do not apply to open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin. Do not apply any other skin products unless your doctor has told you to. Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth. You may use a skin moisturizer if your skin becomes dry while using Differin. Avoid creams or lotions that contain alpha hydroxy or glycolic acids. It may take several weeks before your acne improves, and it may get slightly worse for a short time when you first start using Differin. Keep using the medication as directed, even if you think it is not working. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Differin: hives, itching; chest pain, difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have: skin redness, stinging, burning, or peeling after sun exposure. Some side effects may occur during the first 4 weeks of using this medicine. These side effects should become less noticeable with continued use. Common Differin side effects may include: dry, red, or scaly skin; feeling of warmth and mild stinging or burning; peeling skin; or skin pain.