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Uses of Differin
 
Differin is also known by the generic name Adapalene


USES:
This medication is used to treat acne. It may decrease the number and severity of acne pimples and promote quick healing of pimples that do develop. Adapalene belongs to a class of medications called retinoids. It works by affecting the growth of cells and decreasing swelling and inflammation.


Uses of Metrogel
 
Metrogel is also known by the generic name Metronidazole-Skin Cleanser


Metrogel is also known by the generic name Metronidazole


USES:
This medication is used on the skin to treat a certain skin disorder known as rosacea, a type of adult acne. It may help to decrease redness, swelling and the number of pimples caused by rosacea.

This medication is an antibiotic. For the treatment of rosacea, metronidazole is believed to work by decreasing swelling (inflammation). Some brands of this medication also contain sunscreens (see also Notes section).


Differin and Metrogel Combined Have 4 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects
 
Critcal Seriouosness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metrogel and Differin combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metrogel and Differin combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Scaling of Skin - Skin Scaling is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metrogel and Differin combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Stinging of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metrogel and Differin combined

Differin and Metrogel Combined have 6 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Dry Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Differin and Metrogel combined
Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Differin and Metrogel combined
Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Differin and Metrogel combined
Scaling of Skin - Skin Scaling is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Differin and Metrogel combined
Skin Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Differin and Metrogel combined
Stinging of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Differin and Metrogel combined

Differin and Metrogel Drug-Drug Interactions
 
There are no drug-drug interactions between Differin and Metrogel.

Differin has 2 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Differin.

Differin Topical Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Sunburn is a contraindication of Differin.

Relative Contraindications 

Skin Rash - Rash is a contraindication of Differin.

Metrogel has 2 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Metrogel.

Metrogel Topical Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Contraindication Warnings 

Blood Dyscrasias - Blood Disorder is a contraindication of Metrogel.

Skin Irritation is a contraindication of Metrogel.
Differin - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. This medication may be harmful if swallowed.

Metrogel - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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