| Parent Drug Name | Name of Impurity | Catalogue No. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adapalene | Adapalene 2 Methoxyphenyl Impurity | VL3420017 | View |
| Adapalene | Adapalene 2-Methoxyphenyl Methyl Ester | VL3420018 | View |
| Adapalene | Adapalene 5-Bromo-2-Methoxyphenyl Methyl Ester | VL3420019 | View |
| Adapalene | Adapalene Acyl Glucuronide | VL3420014 | View |
| Adapalene | Adapalene BAD-I (2-(1-Adamantyl)-4- bromoanisole) | VL3420005 | View CAS 104224-63-7 |
| Adapalene | Adapalene Dimer Impurity | VL3420020 | View |
| Adapalene | Adapalene EP Impurity A | VL3420001 | View CAS 932033-58-4 |
| Adapalene | Adapalene EP Impurity B | VL3420003 | View CAS 1346599-76-5 |
| Adapalene | Adapalene EP Impurity C | VL3420004 | View CAS 43109-77-9 |
| Adapalene | Adapalene EP Impurity D | VL3420002 | View CAS 932033-57-3 |
| Adapalene | Adapalene Methyl Ester | VL3420012 | View CAS 106685-41-0 |
| Adapalene | Adapalene-D15 | DVE0037 | View |
| Adapalene | Adapalene-D3 | DVE0036 | View CAS 1276433-89-6 |
| Adapalene | Ethyl Benzoate | VL3420008 | View CAS 93-89-0 |
| Adapalene | O-Desmethyl Adapalene | VL3420011 | View CAS 125316-60-1 |
| Adapalene | 2 Hydroxy Adapalene Methyl Ester | VL3420013 | View |
| Adapalene | 2-Naphthoic acid | VE007743 | View CAS 93-09-4 |
| Adapalene | 3 Hydroxy Adapalene Methyl Ester | VL3420016 | View |
| Adapalene | 6-Bromo 2-Napthoic Acid | VE007742 | View CAS 5773-80-8 |
Adapalene Related Compound
Acne is treated with adapalene. It may reduce the amount and severity of acne pimples while also promoting rapid healing of pimples that do form. It acts by inhibiting cell development and lowering edema and inflammation.
References
- Leyden, James J., et al. “In-Vivo Effectiveness of Adapalene 0.1%/Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel on Antibiotic-Sensitive and Resistant Propionibacterium Acnes.” The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, vol. 4, no. 5, 2011, pp. 22–26, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3100113/#:~:text=Adapalene%20itself%20possesses%20anticomedogenic%20and%20anti%2Dinflammatory%20properties.&text=The%20antimicrobial%20BPO%2C%20an%20oxidizing,acnes. Accessed 14 June 2023.
- Piskin, Suleyman, and Erol Uzunali. “A Review of the Use of Adapalene for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris.” Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management, vol. 3, no. 4, 2007, pp. 621–24, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2374937/. Accessed 14 June 2023.
FAQ
Is adapalene an antibiotic?
Adapalene has anti-comedogenic and anti-inflammatory effects on its own. Because of its ability to reduce the bacterial population of P. acnes, the antimicrobial BPO, an oxidizing agent with antibacterial and keratolytic properties, is commonly used in acne therapy.
Is adapalene effective for acne?
It is frequently used early in the treatment of acne to help unclog pores and remove blackheads, whiteheads, and slightly irritated patches. also heals acne deep inside the pores, prevents new acne from developing, and restores your skin’s natural texture and tone as a consequence of reduced acne.
Adapalene belongs to which class of drug?
Adapalene belongs to a class of drugs known as retinoid-like compounds. It works by preventing pimples from growing beneath the skin’s surface.
