Alternatives to adapalene
2 same-class SPL records vs adapalene - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Differin
How to read a high-report FAERS peer set
adapalene ranks in the upper FAERS-volume third of the corpus (#36 of 524); 2 same-class peers are listed for field comparison only.
Top FAERS reaction fields for adapalene total 268,941 reports across 10 reactions, set beside tazarotene, tretinoin. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About adapalene
2 Retinoid (Topical) peers (wide set)
tazarotene
RxTazorac
Tazorac Cream is used to treat plaque psoriasis. Psoriasis causes thick, red, and scaly skin patches. Tazorac Cream 0.1% is also used to treat acne. It helps to clear up pimples and blackheads.
tretinoin
RxRetin-A
Tretinoin capsules treat acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) in adults and children at least 1 year old. APL is a type of cancer where there is a problem with certain blood cells. This medicine is for people whose APL has not responded to other treatments or for whom other treatments are not an option.
adapalene vs tazarotene & tretinoin · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Dry Skin" shows the widest count spread between adapalene and tazarotene, tretinoin in this extract (44,952-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | adapalene | tazarotene | tretinoin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Skin | 44,990 | 38 | - |
| Skin Burning Sensation | 41,633 | - | - |
| Acne | 39,264 | 42 | - |
| Erythema | 38,379 | 82 | - |
| Skin Irritation | 26,225 | 30 | - |
| Skin Exfoliation | 21,251 | 74 | - |
| Inappropriate Schedule Of Product Administration | 16,186 | - | - |
| Rash | 15,520 | 62 | 387 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
adapalene FAERS volume vs class peers
FAERS volume band
adapalene is FAERS corpus rank #36 of 524 (high volume tercile). Top-reaction field total: 268,941.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does adapalene sit in FAERS report volume vs Retinoid (Topical) peers? ▼
Registry note: FAERS counts are voluntary reports and do not establish causation or risk rates. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for adapalene: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Differin SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.