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adapalene · Medicine question

Has adapalene Differin Gel been studied in children under 12 years?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

The safety and effectiveness of Differin Gel (adapalene) have not been studied in children under 12 years of age.

Sources for this answer

Differin GelGalderma (U.K.) Limited · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 16Document updated 21 October 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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