Gallet Cream

KEY INGREDIENTS

Gallet containing Adapalene

DESCRIPTION
Adapalene is a third-generation topical retinoid primarily used in the treatment of mild-moderate acne/ pimples and promote quick healing of pimples that do develop. It is also used off-label to treat keratosis pilaris as well as other skin conditions.

BENEFITS
It works by affecting the growth of cells and decreasing swelling and inflammation, while causing less irritation.

PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING WARNINGS

• Use Adapalene with caution during pregnancy if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies are not available or neither animal nor human studies were done.
• Adapalene excretion in breast milk is unknown; use with caution if breastfeeding.

PRECAUTIONS

Before taking Adapalene,

• Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Adapalene or any other medications.
• Tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or using. Be sure to mention all skin care products including soaps, cleansers, moisturizers, and cosmetics. Many skin care products can irritate your skin if you use them with Adapalene. This is especially likely if you use products that are harsh, dry out the skin, or contain alcohol, spices, lime rind, sulfur, resorcinol, salicylic acid, glycolic acid, or alpha hydroxy acid. If you have been using these products, your doctor may want you to wait for your skin to return to normal before you begin using Adapalene.
• Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had eczema or cancer.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using Adapalene, call your doctor.
• Plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to real and artificial sunlight (tanning beds and sunlamps) and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher, especially if you sunburn easily. Also avoid prolonged exposure to cold or wind. Adapalene may make your skin sensitive to sunlight or extreme weather.
• Do not use hot wax to remove unwanted hair during your treatment with Adapalene.
• You should know that moisturizers may help relieve the dry skin or irritation that may occur with Adapalene use.

DIRECTIONS

1. Gently wash the affected skin with a mild soap or soap less cleanser and pat dry with a soft towel. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleansers, and do not scrub your skin vigorously. Ask your doctor to recommend a gentle cleanser.
2. Use your fingers to spread a thin film of medication over the affected area. If you are using a pledget, remove it from the foil pouch and gently wipe the affected area.
3. Adapalene should be applied to the entire affected area, not only to a single pimple or spot.
4. You may feel a slight warmth or stinging in the place where you applied Adapalene. This feeling is normal and should go away by itself in a short time.
5. If you used a pledged, discard it after use. Do not save it to use again.