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Adapalene [USAN:INN:BAN]
Description:
A naphthalene derivative that has specificity for RETINOIC ACID RECEPTORS. It is used as a DERMATOLOGIC AGENT for the treatment of ACNE.
A naphthalene derivative that has specificity for RETINOIC ACID RECEPTORS. It is used as a DERMATOLOGIC AGENT for the treatment of ACNE.
Synonyms
271
Adapalen
Adapalene
Adapaleno
Adapaleno [INN-Spanish]
Adapalenum
Adapalenum [INN-Latin]
CD 271
Differin
Differin Gel
Differin Gel 0.1%
UNII-1L4806J2QF
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