SANDOZ ADAPALENE / BENZOYL PEROXIDE FORTE 2.5 %
BENZOYL PEROXIDE : 2.5 % ADAPALENE : 0.3 % · DIN 02517205 · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
Health Canada status: MARKETED
What is SANDOZ ADAPALENE / BENZOYL PEROXIDE FORTE?
SANDOZ ADAPALENE / BENZOYL PEROXIDE FORTE 2.5 % contains BENZOYL PEROXIDE : 2.5 % ADAPALENE : 0.3 %. It is listed in the Health Canada Drug Product Database under DIN 02517205, held by SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED, supplied as GEL for TOPICAL administration. Health Canada currently lists it as marketed, status dated 26-Jan-2022. Nexara Health is a licensed Canadian wholesale distributor (DEL 3-002896-A) and can source this product for hospitals, pharmacies and clinics. Availability and lead time are confirmed per order.
What is SANDOZ ADAPALENE / BENZOYL PEROXIDE FORTE used for?
0.1%/2.5%: Mild/moderate acne vulgaris (9+ years). 0.3%/2.5%: Moderate/severe acne vulgaris (12+ years). Characterized by comedones, papules, and pustules.
Authorized indication as written in the Health Canada product monograph. For healthcare professionals and licensed purchasers; this is not medical advice.
Product details and regulatory record
| DIN | 02517205 |
|---|---|
| Brand name | SANDOZ ADAPALENE / BENZOYL PEROXIDE FORTE |
| Generic / active ingredient | BENZOYL PEROXIDE : 2.5 % ADAPALENE : 0.3 % |
| Manufacturer | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED |
| Strength | 2.5 % |
| Dosage form | GEL |
| Route of administration | TOPICAL |
| Schedule | Prescription |
| ATC code | D10AD53 ADAPALENE, COMBINATIONS |
| AHFS class | 84:92.00 ; 84:28.00 |
| Biosimilar | No |
| Health Canada status | MARKETED |
| Status date | 26-Jan-2022 |
| Original market date | 2022-01-26 00:00:00 |
How is it administered?
Apply a thin film once daily at bedtime to affected areas after washing. Avoid eyes, lips, and mucous membranes. Use moisturizer if needed.
Included because it drives pack selection and wastage. Consult the monograph.
How is it stored and handled?
Not explicitly detailed in provided text (refers to Storage and Stability section).
How is it supplied?
Not explicitly detailed in provided text (refers to Dosage Forms, Composition and Packaging section).
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to ingredients; application to eczema or seborrhoeic dermatitis; pregnancy; women planning a pregnancy.
Warnings and precautions
External use only. Avoid sun exposure/UV lamps; use sunscreen. May bleach hair/fabrics. Avoid 'waxing' or chemical depilatories on treated skin. Discontinue if allergic reaction occurs.
What can be used instead?
Other Canadian products sharing ATC code D10AD53 ADAPALENE, COMBINATIONS. 6 of 6 DINs in this group are currently marketed — marketed products are listed first, because that is what can actually be bought. These tables describe supply, not clinical equivalence: substitution rests with the prescriber or pharmacist, and interchangeability is determined provincially.
| Product | Strength | Form | Manufacturer | Health Canada status | DIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANDOZ ADAPALENE / BENZOYL PEROXIDE | 0.1 % | GEL | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | MARKETED | DIN 02489007 |
| TACTUPUMP | 0.1 % | GEL | GALDERMA CANADA INC | MARKETED | DIN 02365871 |
| TACTUPUMP FORTE | 2.5 % | GEL | GALDERMA CANADA INC | MARKETED | DIN 02446235 |
| TARO-ADAPALENE/BENZOYL PEROXIDE | 0.1 % | GEL | TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC | MARKETED | DIN 02456923 |
| TARO-ADAPALENE/BENZOYL PEROXIDE FORTE | 0.3 % | GEL | TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC | MARKETED | DIN 02505053 |
How can I get it?
Nexara Health supplies this product to licensed Canadian buyers — pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, licensed distributors, and clinical trial sponsors or their CROs. We confirm stock, pack size, expiry and pricing at the time of quotation. If the product is on backorder or in shortage, we identify equivalent alternatives and import options where permitted.
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Ordering questions
Who can buy this from Nexara?
Licensed entities only. Nexara holds Health Canada establishment licence DEL 3-002896-A and ships only to a licensed address.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes, set per product line and per pack multiple rather than on the order total, so you are never asked to buy a part-pack. The minimum for this line is confirmed with your quote.
What is the lead time?
Confirmed per order at quotation, and it depends on current stock position and whether the product is in shortage.
Can Nexara supply this for a clinical trial?
Yes — comparator and background-therapy supply, including sourcing from other markets where a Canadian pack will not satisfy the protocol. Clinical trial supply.