Deriva MS Aqueous Gel

Deriva MS Aqueous Gel is a topical acne medicine that contains adapalene as labelled in each tube. Adapalene is a retinoid-like medicine used on the skin to help treat acne by keeping pores from clogging and reducing inflamed pimples. This gel is made for applying to affected skin, not for oral use, and is commonly used on the face, chest, or back when a doctor recommends it.

How it works: Adapalene helps normalize the way skin cells shed inside the pores, which lowers the chance of plugs forming. In gel form, Deriva MS Aqueous Gel spreads a thin layer of medicine over the skin so it can work directly where acne starts.

Because Deriva MS Aqueous Gel is a topical gel with adapalene as labelled, it is suited for people who need a skin-applied acne treatment that can spread easily over acne-prone areas. Compared with thicker creams or ointments, the aqueous gel base is usually lighter and less greasy, which some patients and prescribers prefer for oily or acne-prone skin. A doctor may choose this form when a thinner, faster-drying product is desired and when skin tolerance needs to be considered.

• Acne vulgaris
• Blackheads
• Whiteheads
• Inflammatory acne on the face
• Acne on the chest or back

• Wash the affected skin gently with a mild cleanser and pat it completely dry before applying Deriva MS Aqueous Gel.
• Apply a thin layer to the acne-affected area only; more gel does not work better and may irritate the skin.
• Use it exactly as your prescriber directs, usually once daily in the evening unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Avoid getting the gel in your eyes, lips, nostrils, and inside the mouth; wash hands after applying.
• If skin becomes very dry or irritated, ask your doctor whether to use it less often or add a non-comedogenic moisturizer.
• Do not apply to cuts, sunburned skin, or areas with eczema unless your clinician specifically tells you to.

Deriva MS Aqueous Gel provides adapalene as labelled in each tube, and the exact amount applied depends on the area being treated rather than taking multiple oral doses. It is typically used once a day in a thin layer, but your doctor decides the schedule and whether any temporary reduction in frequency is needed if irritation occurs. Do not apply extra times per day or use a larger amount than prescribed.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Adapalene may include:

• Dry skin
• Mild burning or stinging
• Redness
• Peeling or flaking
• Itching
• Skin irritation, which may be more noticeable when treatment starts

• For external use only; do not swallow Deriva MS Aqueous Gel.
• Avoid using on broken, sunburned, or eczematous skin unless your doctor says to.
• This acne gel can make skin more sensitive to sunlight, so limit sun exposure and use sunscreen.
• Do not use more often than prescribed, since extra application can worsen dryness and irritation.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
• Use caution with other products that may irritate skin, such as alcohol-based toners, scrubs, or peeling agents.
• If you shave the treated area, be gentle because the skin may be more sensitive.

• Other topical acne medicines that can irritate the skin, such as benzoyl peroxide or topical antibiotics, unless your doctor specifically combines them
• Products containing retinol, tretinoin, tazarotene, or other exfoliating or peeling agents
• Astringents, alcohol-based cleansers, and abrasive scrubs
• Medicines or products that dry or irritate skin significantly, increasing redness and peeling

Store Deriva MS Aqueous Gel at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the tube protected from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.