Patient Information Leaflet
Before using Epiduo it is important to read the patient information leaflet enclosed with your treatment.
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Here at The Independent Pharmacy, we sell both Epiduo 0.1%/2.5% and Epiduo Forte 0.3%/2.5%, the main difference being that the Forte Gel is stronger, and should be tried after you have already tried using the regular version.
Buy Epiduo gel to treat adult acne from The Independent Pharmacy. This lightweight gel is a prescription-only acne gel that will help control moderate to severe acne flare-ups and breakouts — including getting rid of the ones on your back. It has two main active ingredients that help control skin inflammation and keep your spots from reoccurring: adapalene and benzoyl peroxide.
You can buy Epiduo and Epiduo Forte online by completing a simple online consultation for review by our medical team. Complete your consultation and place your order before 3 pm, and your treatment can be delivered as quickly as the next working day.
This treatment requires an online consultation for review by our medical team. The decision to supply the specific treatment and quantity requested will be based on whether our medical team are satisfied that it will be safe, appropriate, and effective.
Epiduo and Epiduo Forte gels are a prescription acne treatment that is available to order from The Independent Pharmacy. You can buy Epiduo and Epiduo Forte gel online following your free consultation being reviewed by one of our specialists.
Epiduo and Epiduo Forte are topical gels used to treat acne. They are manufactured by Galderma UK Ltd and come in a practical 45g pump dispenser. Epiduo and Epiduo Forte gels contain two active ingredients: adapalene 0.1% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5%.
Adapalene is a topical retinoid. It is particularly effective at treating acne, which has been caused by clogged hair follicles in your skin.
Benzoyl peroxide is a substance that kills bacteria used to treat acne. It tackles acne by cleaning your skin deeply. This reduces the amount of acne-causing bacteria (P. acnes) on the surface of your skin.
The combination of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide helps significantly reduce acne breakouts, preventing or reducing future acne occurrences.
Epiduo and Epiduo Forte work in the same way and contain the same active ingredients, except Epiduo Forte is stronger than Epiduo, containing adapalene 0.3% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5% compared to Epiduo's adapalene 0.1% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5%.
Epiduo Forte should only be used after an initial course of Epiduo has proven ineffective.
Furthermore, Epiduo can be used by adults and children from 9 years of age or older, whereas the stronger version, Epiduo Forte, can only be used by adults and children of 12 years of age or older.
Epiduo contains adapalene, which is a synthetic retinoid (a man-made version of vitamin A that helps treat acne). It works to reduce the growth of keratin surface skin cells that can block pores. When adapalene is applied to an affected area, it will help unblock the pores and oil glands, allowing the sebum (natural oils) to escape. This will decrease the skin redness, swelling and inflammation associated with acne.
Epiduo gel also contains benzoyl peroxide, an antimicrobial medicine designed to kill the bacteria that can lead to acne symptoms. It also helps promote skin turnover, which will further help clear blocked pores and reduce the bacterial count on the skin’s surface. It is effective at treating different types of acne like blackheads, whiteheads, and inflamed red spots.
Combining both these ingredients in a single treatment will help provide an effective means of treating and controlling mild to moderate symptoms of acne. Epiduo has been clinically tested and approved for both short and long-term acne treatment.
Epiduo is an effective treatment option for acne that should be prescribed when benzoyl peroxide (Panoxyl) or adapalene (Differin) used on their own has failed. Epiduo contains both of these ingredients. This combination of ingredients may be more effective and help treat more severe cases of acne.
Epiduo gel is a topical retinoid applied directly to the skin. It helps by balancing the excessive production of skin cells, removing dead skin cells, and thus keeping your pores clear. The other topical treatments available for your acne are:
Alongside the available prescription treatments for acne, there are a number of natural remedies that you can use to tackle your acne. You should also establish good skincare routines and make sure that you are:
You can read more about preventing acne on our advice page.
Apply a thin layer of Epiduo gel to the affected area once daily in the evening. You should apply gel to the whole affected area, not just the spots themselves. Use continuously for up to 3 months.
This process should be repeated as directed by your doctor or pharmacist (usually once a day).
Early signs of improvement in acne symptoms usually appear after 1 to 4 weeks of treatment.
Epiduo gel contains the active ingredients: adapalene 0.1% w/w and benzoyl peroxide 2.5% w/w.
Epiduo Forte gel contains the active ingredients: adapalene 0.3% w/w and benzoyl peroxide 2.5% w/w.
They both contain the inactive ingredients: docusate sodium, disodium edetate, glycerin, poloxamer, propylene glycerol (E1520), simulgel 600 PHA (copolymer of acrylamide and sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate, isohexadecane, polysorbate 80, sorbitan oleate) & purified water.
Epiduo gel can cause side effects in a small number of people who use it. Potential side effects most often appear at the start of treatment as your skin gets used to Epiduo.
Common (affect between 1 in 10 and 1 in 100 people)
Uncommon (affect between 1 in 100 and 1 in 1000 people)
Ensure you read the Patient Information Leaflet before using Epiduo so you are aware of all the possible adverse effects.
Epiduo should not be used during pregnancy. Speak to a healthcare provider or pharmacist before using Epiduo if you are breastfeeding.
Read the Patient Information Leaflet thoroughly for full details of warnings and precautions associated with this medicine.
Before using Epiduo, it is important to read the patient information leaflet enclosed with your treatment.
James Leyden, Linda Stein-Gold & Jonathan Weiss (2017). Why Topical Retinoids Are Mainstay of Therapy for Acne - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13555-017-0185-2
NHS (2022). About benzoyl peroxide - https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/benzoyl-peroxide/about-benzoyl-peroxide/
Epiduo Patient Information Leaflet: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/451/pil
Before using Epiduo it is important to read the patient information leaflet enclosed with your treatment.
Epiduo gel is a dual-action acne treatment that contains adapalene 0.1% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5%. When combined in Epiduo gel, these two ingredients help to kill the bacteria that cause acne and increase the turnover of keratin skin cells that can build up and block pores.
In adults and children 18 years and over, Epiduo is applied once daily, usually in the evening. You should not apply Epiduo more than once in a 24-hour period. For best effects, Epiduo gel should be applied after washing your face with warm water and a mild cleanser to clear away excess oil, skin cells and bacteria.
You can combine Epiduo with antibiotic acne treatments such as Tetralysal (lymecycline), Oxytetracycline, Minocin (minocycline) or Erythromycin tablets. Epiduo should not be used with any other acne creams as it may cause excess drying or irritation to your skin.
Redness and irritation of the treated area can occur when you use Epiduo for the first time. This is not usually serious and normally subsides within a week. During this time, reduce the frequency of Epiduo application to once every other day to allow your skin to recover and then slowly build up to applying it daily.
Epiduo Gel is a prescription-only medicine for acne. For that reason, to ensure the safety of our patients and the legal & ethical operation of our pharmacy, we only supply a maximum of 3 months treatment at one time. Epiduo treatment is normally judged for effectiveness after 2-3 months. This means that if you do not find Epiduo as effective as you would like after this time, you are not stuck with an excess of acne medication. If you are happy with the results, you can easily log in and re-order another supply.
Yes, we understand that sometimes you want to get your acne treatment as soon as possible. If ordered before 3pm Monday to Friday, Epiduo Gel is available for next-day delivery.
Yes, as long as you are buying from a website that is a legally operating and regulated pharmacy, it is perfectly safe to buy Epiduo online. The Independent Pharmacy is an NHS-registered Online Pharmacy based in Bristol and has all the necessary regulations to be able to safely provide convenient access to genuine acne prescription treatments through our Online Pharmacy & Online Doctor.
It's simple!
Just select 'Continue To Assessment' above. You will need to fill in a simple health questionnaire so our GPs & Pharmacists can ensure it is safe for us to supply your Epiduo to you. It all takes around 3 minutes, and your treatment can be delivered to your door.
There are many advantages to buying Epiduo online. Some include:
Epiduo gel is used to prevent, reduce, and treat existing acne. It can also help to rid your skin of acne scars that have come from previous outbreaks.
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