WHAT DERIVA BPO IS USED FOR?

DERIVA BPO is used to treat Acne vulgaris in which the skin has blackheads, whiteheads and pimples

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:

TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR

Talk to your doctor before using this medicine, if you:

Are allergic to adapalene, benzoyl peroxide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
Have cuts or scrapes or on sunburnt skin or if you have a skin condition called eczema
Have high levels of sun exposure and those with inherent sensitivity to sun

PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine

CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

DERIVA BPO is not recommended for use in children or adolescents below 9 years of age

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES

DERIVA BPO does not have any effect on driving and using machines

INTERACTIONS:

Tell your doctor before taking this medicine, If you:

Are undergoing any other acne treatment
Are using topical medicines that contain sulfur, resorcinol or salicylic acid

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
Do not use DERIVA BPO gel in or on your mouth, eyes, or vagina
Apply DERIVA BPO gel once a day on your face
Wash the area where the gel will be applied with a mild cleanser and pat dry
Squeeze a small amount (about the size of a pea) of DERIVA BPO gel onto your fingertips and spread a thin layer over the affected area

If you use more DERIVA BPO

Using too much DERIVA BPO gel or using it more than once a day may increase your chance of skin irritation
In the rare event that you accidentally swallow any of this medicine, seek medical advice

If you forget to use DERIVA BPO

Apply using this medicine as soon as you remember
Do not apply more than once a day

If you Stop taking DERIVA BPO

Do not stop using this medicine unless told by your doctor

SIDE EFFECTS OF DERIVA BPO:

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

SIDE EFFECTS OF DERIVA BPO:

SERIOUS

• Local skin reactions such as redness, dryness, swelling, scaling, stinging or burning

STORAGE:

Keep this medicine out of reach of children
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
Store at room temperature (15-25°C)