Quick answers
- What is Adapalene used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Neutrogena Adapalene 0.1% Acne Treatment (Kenvue Brands LLC) lists these uses: For the treatment of acne.
- Do I need a prescription for Adapalene?
- No, the products on this page are sold without a prescription. Other products with the same active ingredient need a prescription (often a higher strength or another form): see the prescription page.
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Adapalene been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Also sold by prescription (often at a higher strength or in another form): Adapalene — prescription medicine
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Neutrogena Adapalene 0.1% Acne Treatment · Kenvue Brands LLC
Adapalene 0.1%, gel (topical)
Active ingredient
Adapalene, USP 0.1% (retinoid)* *read consumer information leaflet
Purpose
Acne treatment
Uses
For the treatment of acne
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
- on damaged skin (cuts, abrasions, eczema, sunburn)
- if you are allergic to adapalene or any of the ingredients in this product
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a doctor before use.
When using this product
- limit sun exposure, including light from tanning beds, and use sunscreen when going outdoors.
- do not wax to remove hair in areas where the product has been applied
- during the early weeks of use, your acne may appear to worsen before it improves (this is normal); continue using as directed, unless you get irritation that becomes severe
- irritation (redness, itching, dryness, burning) is more likely to occur:
- in the first few weeks of use
- if using more than one topical acne medication at a time
- but irritation usually lessens with continued use of this product
- it may take up to 3 months of once daily use to see results
- avoid product contact with the eyes, lips, and mouth. If contact occurs, immediately flush the area with water.
- wash hands after use
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you become pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant while using the product
- you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as itching, rash, hives, swelling of the lips, eyelids, and shortness of breath)
- irritation becomes severe
- you see no improvement after 3 months of once daily use
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and older:
- use once daily
- clean the skin gently and pat dry before applying the product
- cover the entire affected area with a thin layer. For example, if your acne is on the face, apply the product to the entire face.
- do not use more than one time a day. Applying more than directed will not provide faster or better results, but may worsen skin irritation. Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
carbomer homopolymer type C, edetate disodium, methylparaben, poloxamer 182, propylene glycol, purified water May contain hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust pH.
Questions?
Call 800-582-4048; Outside US, dial collect 215-273-8755 or visit www.neutrogena.com
— FDA label of Neutrogena Adapalene 0.1% Acne Treatment, Kenvue Brands LLC, effective November 12, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
Adapalene Gel · Acne Free LLC
Adapalene 0.036%, gel (topical)
Active ingredient
Adapalene USP 0.1% (retinoid)* *read consumer information leaflet
Purpose
Acne treatment
Uses
for the treatment of acne
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
on damaged skin (cuts, abrasions, eczema, sunburn) if you are allergic to adapalene or any of the ingredients in this product
If pregnant or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a doctor before use
When using this product
limit sun exposure, including light from tanning beds, and use sunscreen when going outdoors do not wax to remove hair in areas where the product has been applied during the early weeks of use, your acne may appear to worsen before it improves (this is normal); continue using as directed, unless you get irritation that becomes severe irritation (redness, itching, dryness, burning) is more likely to occur:
- in the first few weeks of use
- if using more than one topical acne medication at a time
- but irritation usually lessens with continued use of this product it may take up to 3 months of once daily use to see results avoid product contact with eyes, lips, and mouth. If contact occurs, immediately flush the area with water. wash hands after use
Stop use and ask a doctor if
you become pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant, while using the product you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as itching, rash, hives, swelling of the lips, eyelids, and shortness of breath) irritation becomes severe you see no improvement after 3 months of once daily use
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Directions
- use once daily
- clean the skin gently and pat dry before applying the product
- cover the entire affected area with a thin layer. For example, if your acne is on the face, apply the product to the entire face. Adults and children 12 years of age and older: do not use more than one time a day. Applying more than directed will not provide faster or better results, but may worsen skin irritation Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
store at room temperature 68º to 77ºF protect from freezing
Inactive ingredients
carbomer homopolymer, edetate disodium, phenoxyethanol, poloxamer 182, propylene glycol, purified water and sodium hydroxide
Questions?
1-800-768-2913
— FDA label of Adapalene Gel, Acne Free LLC, effective July 31, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Adapalene · Acne Free, LLC
Adapalene 10%, gel (topical)
Active ingredient
Adapalene USP 0.1% (retinoid)*
Purpose
Acne treatment
Uses
for the treatment of acne
Warnings
For external use only
- on damaged skin (cuts, abrasions, eczema, sunburn)
- if you are allergic to adapalene or any of the ingredients in this product ask a doctor before use
When using this product
When using this product
- limit sun exposure, including light from tanning beds, and use sunscreen when going outdoors do not wax to remove hair in areas where the product has been applied during the early weeks of use, your acne may appear to worsen before it improves (this is normal); continue using as directed, unless you get irritation that becomes severe irritation (redness, itching, dryness, burning) is more likely to occur:
- in the first few weeks of use
- if using more than one topical acne medication at a time
- but irritation usually lessens with continued use of this product it may take up to 3 months of once daily use to see results avoid product contact with eyes, lips, and mouth. If contact occurs, immediately flush the area with water. wash hands after use Stop use and ask doctor if you become pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant, while using the product you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as itching, rash, hives, swelling of the lips, eyelids, and shortness of breath) irritation becomes severe you see no improvement after 3 months of once daily use
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Directions
Adults and children 12 years of age and older: use once daily clean the skin gently and pat dry before applying the product cover the entire affected area with a thin layer. For example, if your acne is on the face, apply the product to the entire face. do not use more than one time a day. Applying more than directed will not provide faster or better results, but may worsen skin irritation.
- Adults and children 12 years of age and older:
- Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
- store at room temperature 68º to 77ºF protect from freezing
Inactive ingredients
carbomer homopolymer, edetate disodium, phenoxyethanol, poloxamer 182, propylene glycol, purified water and sodium hydroxide
Questions?
1-888-768-2913
— FDA label of Adapalene, Acne Free, LLC, effective July 31, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Adapalene 0.1% · gel (topical) · 39 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Differin | Galderma Laboratories, L.P. | DailyMed |
| Adapalene | Amerisource Bergen | DailyMed |
| Adapalene | Cardinal Health | DailyMed |
| Adapalene | CVS Pharmacy | DailyMed |
| Adapalene | Cvs Pharmacy, Inc | DailyMed |
| Adapalene | Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL) | DailyMed |
| Adapalene | Glenmark Therapeutics Inc., USA | DailyMed |
| Adapalene | LOreal USA Products Inc | DailyMed |
| Adapalene | Meijer Distribution Inc. | DailyMed |
| Adapalene | Meijer, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Adapalene | P & L Development, LLC | DailyMed |
| Adapalene | Rite Aid | DailyMed |
| Adapalene | Rugby Laboratories, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Adapalene | Safeway, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Adapalene | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Adapalene | Target Corporation | DailyMed |
| Adapalene | The Kroger Co. | DailyMed |
| Adapalene | Topco Associates | DailyMed |
| Adapalene | Wal-Mart Stores Inc | DailyMed |
| Adapalene | Walgreens | DailyMed |
| Adapalene | Yyba Corp | DailyMed |
| Adapalene Paraben Free | Cvs Pharmacy, Inc | — |
| Adapalene Paraben Free | Meijer Distribution Inc. | — |
| Adapalene Paraben Free | The Kroger Co. | — |
| Adapalene Paraben Free | Topco Associates | — |
Showing 25 of 31 brands.
Adapalene 0.036% · gel (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Adapalene Gel | Acne Free LLC | DailyMed |
Adapalene 10% · gel (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Adapalene | Acne Free, LLC | DailyMed |
What pharmacies pay (NADAC)
The National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) is the average price U.S. retail pharmacies paid to buy one unit of a medicine (one tablet, one mL or one gram), from a monthly survey of pharmacy invoices by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). State Medicaid programs use it to pay pharmacies.
This is not the price you pay. What you pay depends on your insurance (copay or coinsurance), your pharmacy and any discounts, and pharmacies also charge for filling a prescription. Ask your pharmacist or your health plan what your price will be.
| Strength and form | Generic or brand | Pharmacies pay |
|---|---|---|
| adapalene 0.1% gel | Generic | $0.3080–$0.4384 per gram 6 packages, lowest to highest |
NADAC list of November 4, 2026; these prices took effect on October 21, 2026. Shown only where a package’s NDC code matches the NADAC list exactly, and only for that exact strength and form: nothing is averaged across strengths. Strengths and forms not listed here have no NADAC price.
Source: NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) 2026, data.medicaid.gov (CMS) →
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- YYBA Corp4 products
- Kenvue Brands LLC3 products
- LOreal USA Products Inc3 products
- Walgreens3 products
- Topco Associates2 products
- Meijer Distribution Inc.2 products
- Cvs Pharmacy, Inc2 products
- Acne Free, LLC2 products
- The Kroger Co.2 products
- Crown Laboratories2 products
- Rugby Laboratories, Inc.1 product
- Meijer, Inc.1 product
- CVS Pharmacy1 product
- Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL)1 product
- Glenmark Therapeutics Inc., USA1 product
- Rite Aid1 product
- Safeway, Inc.1 product
- Amerisource Bergen1 product
- Little Pharma, Inc.1 product
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.1 product
- P & L Development, LLC1 product
- Galderma Laboratories, L.P.1 product
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc1 product
- Target Corporation1 product
- Alchemee, LLC1 product
- Cardinal Health1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.