SANDOZ ADAPALENE / BENZOYL PEROXIDE FORTE 2.5 % — DIN 02517205
BENZOYL PEROXIDE : 2.5 % ADAPALENE : 0.3 % · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED · GEL · wholesale supply in Canada
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.
Is there a generic Adapalene, Combinations in Canada, and who makes it?
Every market authorization holder with a Canadian DIN for this molecule, and how many of their listings Health Canada currently shows as marketed.
3 holders have a Canadian DIN containing Adapalene, Combinations, across 6 DINs, of which 6 are currently marketed. Marketed count is the number that matters: an approval that is not marketed cannot be bought.
| Market authorization holder | DINs | Marketed | Brand names | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALDERMA CANADA INC | 2 | 2 | TACTUPUMP, TACTUPUMP FORTE | Sourceable in Canada |
| SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | 2 | 2 | SANDOZ ADAPALENE / BENZOYL PEROXIDE, SANDOZ ADAPALENE / BENZOYL PEROXIDE FORTE | Sourceable in Canada |
| TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 2 | 2 | TARO-ADAPALENE/BENZOYL PEROXIDE, TARO-ADAPALENE/BENZOYL PEROXIDE FORTE | Sourceable in Canada |
Health Canada’s Drug Product Database does not flag which listing is the originator and which are subsequent-entry products, so Nexara does not label them here. Interchangeability is determined provincially, not federally — confirm for your province before a formulary switch. Nexara can confirm which of these is actually obtainable, and on what lead time, per order.
How is it supplied and stored?
Pack configuration, storage class and the handling constraints that drive cold-chain planning. One DIN can cover more than one pack size, and the pack — not the DIN — is what gets priced, shipped and invoiced.
| Strength on the label | 2.5 % |
|---|---|
| Dosage form | GEL |
| Route | TOPICAL |
| Pack configuration (monograph) | Not explicitly detailed in provided text (refers to Dosage Forms, Composition and Packaging section). |
| Storage | Not explicitly detailed in provided text (refers to Storage and Stability section). |
Before an order line is unambiguous Nexara needs the strength, the pack size and the presentation.
Substance and classification
| Active substance | Adapalene, Combinations |
|---|---|
| ATC code | D10AD53 |
| AHFS class | 84:92.00 ; 84:28.00 |
| Biosimilar biologic | No |
Health Canada record and identifiers
The regulatory facts straight from the Drug Product Database, plus every identifier form Nexara accepts on a purchase order. A DIN written without its leading zeros is the commonest reason an order line fails to match.
| DIN (8-digit, as used in ordering) | 02517205 |
|---|---|
| DIN (unpadded, as printed on some documents) | 2517205 |
| Brand name | SANDOZ ADAPALENE / BENZOYL PEROXIDE FORTE |
| Generic / active ingredient | BENZOYL PEROXIDE : 2.5 % ADAPALENE : 0.3 % |
| Market authorization holder | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED |
| Health Canada schedule | Prescription |
| ATC code | D10AD53 |
| ATC anatomical main group | D — Dermatologicals |
| ATC therapeutic subgroup | D10AD |
| Current status | MARKETED |
| Status date | 26-Jan-2022 |
| Original market date | 2022-01-26 00:00:00 |
| Status source | Live Health Canada DPD sync |
Verify on the primary sources
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.
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?
Alternatives on every axis a buyer actually considers — the same molecule in another presentation, the same class, an adjacent class, or a fixed-dose combination. Every row is led by the marketed DIN count, because that is what can be bought this week.
1 · Same molecule, other Canadian presentations
6 of 6 Canadian DINs for this molecule are currently marketed. Marketed products are listed first.
| Product | Strength | Form | Holder | Health Canada status | DIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANDOZ ADAPALENE / BENZOYL PEROXIDE | 0.1 % | GEL | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | MARKETED | 02489007 |
| TACTUPUMP | 0.1 % | GEL | GALDERMA CANADA INC | MARKETED | 02365871 |
| TACTUPUMP FORTE | 2.5 % | GEL | GALDERMA CANADA INC | MARKETED | 02446235 |
| TARO-ADAPALENE/BENZOYL PEROXIDE | 0.1 % | GEL | TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC | MARKETED | 02456923 |
| TARO-ADAPALENE/BENZOYL PEROXIDE FORTE | 0.3 % | GEL | TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC | MARKETED | 02505053 |
2 · Same class — other molecules in ATC D10AD
| Molecule | Canadian brands | DINs | Marketed | Sourceable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tretinoin | ALTRENO · REJUVA-A · RENOVA · RETIN-A · +16 more | 31 | 6 | Yes |
| Adapalene, Combinations | SANDOZ ADAPALENE / BENZOYL PEROXIDE · SANDOZ ADAPALENE / BENZOYL PEROXIDE FORTE · TACTUPUMP · TACTUPUMP FORTE · +2 more | 6 | 6 | Yes |
| Adapalene | DIFFERIN · DIFFERIN XP | 5 | 3 | Yes |
| Trifarotene | AKLIEF | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Tretinoin, Combinations | RETISOL-A | 4 | 0 | Not in Canada |
| Isotretinoin | ISOTREX GEL 0.05% | 1 | 0 | Not in Canada |
A molecule with zero marketed DINs cannot be sourced domestically, however many approvals it holds — if one of these sits on a formulary or in an older protocol, that is the line to check.
3 · Adjacent classes in ATC D10A
| ATC subgroup | Molecules | DINs | Marketed |
|---|---|---|---|
| D10AE | Benzoyl Peroxide · Benzoyl Peroxide, Combinations | 214 | 35 |
| D10AF | Chloramphenicol, Combinations · Clindamycin · Clindamycin, Combinations · Erythromycin, Combinations | 23 | 8 |
| D10AX | Aluminium Oxide · Azelaic Acid · Clascoterone · Dapsone · Various Combinations | 6 | 3 |
| D10AA | Corticosteroids,Combinations For Treatment Of Acne · Methylprednisolone | 3 | 0 |
| D10AB | Sulphur · Sulphur, Combinations | 33 | 0 |
4 · Fixed-dose combinations with Canadian supply
| Product | Active ingredients | Holder | Status | DIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CABTREO | CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE 1.2 %; ADAPALENE 0.15 %; BENZOYL PEROXIDE 3.1 % | BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC. | MARKETED | 02550423 |
Not clinical advice. These tables describe what can be supplied in Canada, not what should be prescribed. Substitution within or across classes is a prescriber and pharmacist decision, and interchangeability is determined provincially.
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. Patients and unlicensed buyers are routed to a partner pharmacy.
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.
Why is there no price on this page?
Nexara quotes a delivered Canadian price per order, against a verified licence. Foreign list prices are published on incompatible bases and are not a guide to what any buyer can obtain here, so this page shows which markets list the molecule and on what basis, and nothing more.
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.