Adanoid is a third-generation topical retinoid primarily used in the treatment of mild-moderate acne, It is effective against acne conditions where comedones are predominant.


About adapalenenaphthoic acid derivative(a synthetic retinoid like compound), anti-acne (acne vulgaris).indications for adapaleneacne vulgarismechanism of action of adapaleneadapalene is a chemically stable retinoid-like compound and is a derivative of naphthoic acid. adapalene binds to specific retinoic acid nuclear receptors and it normalizes differentiation of follicular epithelial cells resulting in decreased comedones (black and white heads) formation. adapalene inhibits the chemotactic (directional) and chemo kinetic (random) responses of human polymorphonuclear leucocytes and also inhibits the formation of inflammatory mediators by inhibiting metabolism of arachidonic acid. adapalene also modulates cellular differentiation, keratinization, and inflammatory processes.children related informationuse with caution below12 years: contraindicated neonates: contraindicated