ADAPALENE

Post-LOE

adapalene

ANDATOPICALGEL
Approved
Oct 2014
Lifecycle
Post-LOE
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
4

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Adapalene binds to specific retinoic acid nuclear receptors but does not bind to cytosolic receptor protein. Biochemical and pharmacological profile studies have demonstrated that adapalene is a modulator of cellular differentiation, keratinization, and inflammatory…

Pharmacologic Class:

Retinoid

Clinical Trials (4)

NCT07205107N/ARecruiting

Clindamycin Phosphate, Adapalene, and Benzoyl Peroxide Triple Combination Gel in Canadian Patients With Acne Vulgaris

Started Oct 2025
NCT03615768Phase 3Completed

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Adapalene-Clindamycin Combination Gel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris

Started Aug 2018
1,617 enrolled
Acne Vulgaris
NCT02593383Phase 1/2Completed

Compound Adapalene and Clindamycin Hydrochloride Gel in Treatment of Patients With Acne

Started Mar 2015
245 enrolled
Acne
NCT01182636Phase 1Completed

Bioequivalence of Adapalene Topical Gel in Patients With Acne Vulgaris

Started Jul 2007
601 enrolled
Acne Vulgaris