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ADAPALENE\BENZOYL PEROXIDE: 844 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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844
Total FAERS Reports
1 (0.1%)
Deaths Reported
28
Hospitalizations
844
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
12
Life-Threatening
8
Disabilities

First Report: 2012 · Latest Report: 20250818

What Are the Most Common ADAPALENE\BENZOYL PEROXIDE Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Erythema
214 reports (25.4%)
#2 Most Reported
Skin burning sensation
179 reports (21.2%)
#3 Most Reported
Dry skin
173 reports (20.5%)

All ADAPALENE\BENZOYL PEROXIDE Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Erythema 214 25.4% 0 5
Skin burning sensation 179 21.2% 0 3
Dry skin 173 20.5% 0 2
Drug ineffective 133 15.8% 0 0
Acne 122 14.5% 0 0
Skin exfoliation 107 12.7% 0 1
Pruritus 99 11.7% 0 3
Skin irritation 84 10.0% 0 0
Pain of skin 77 9.1% 0 0
Swelling face 69 8.2% 0 3
Rash 52 6.2% 0 1
Hypersensitivity 48 5.7% 0 8
Application site erythema 37 4.4% 0 1
Eye swelling 26 3.1% 0 2
Inappropriate schedule of drug administration 25 3.0% 0 0
Dermatitis 22 2.6% 0 0
Rash papular 21 2.5% 0 0
Application site pain 20 2.4% 0 0
Scar 20 2.4% 0 0
Skin hyperpigmentation 20 2.4% 0 0

Who Reports ADAPALENE\BENZOYL PEROXIDE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 70.6% female, 29.4% male. Average age: 21.9 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is ADAPALENE\BENZOYL PEROXIDE Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2012 4 0 1
2013 10 0 0
2014 83 1 3
2015 74 0 1
2016 58 0 1
2017 61 0 0
2018 41 0 2
2019 69 0 0
2020 40 0 2
2021 23 0 1
2022 14 0 3
2023 11 0 2
2024 16 0 5
2025 5 0 2

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What Is ADAPALENE\BENZOYL PEROXIDE Used For?

IndicationReports
Acne 543
Product used for unknown indication 174
Acne cystic 9
Rash 9
Scar 5

ADAPALENE\BENZOYL PEROXIDE vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

ADAPALENE\BENZOYL PEROXIDE vs ADCETRIS ADAPALENE\BENZOYL PEROXIDE vs ADDERALL ADAPALENE\BENZOYL PEROXIDE vs ADEFOVIR ADAPALENE\BENZOYL PEROXIDE vs ADEFOVIR DIPIVOXIL ADAPALENE\BENZOYL PEROXIDE vs ADEMETIONINE ADAPALENE\BENZOYL PEROXIDE vs ADENOSINE ADAPALENE\BENZOYL PEROXIDE vs ADO-TRASTUZUMAB EMTANSINE ADAPALENE\BENZOYL PEROXIDE vs ADRIAMYCIN ADAPALENE\BENZOYL PEROXIDE vs ADUCANUMAB ADAPALENE\BENZOYL PEROXIDE vs ADUCANUMAB-AVWA

Official FDA Label for ADAPALENE\BENZOYL PEROXIDE

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.