Consult your doctor about the possible side effects of using Differin for your condition.

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If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

DO NOT GET THIS MEDICINE in your eyes or on the inside of your nose or mouth. FOR THE FIRST 2 TO 3 WEEKS OF TREATMENT, your skin condition may appear to worsen. This is expected. Do not stop using the medicine during this time. DO NOT USE OTHER MEDICINES ON YOUR SKIN without first discussing it with your doctor. While you are using this medicine, you may use cosmetics. After using cosmetics, thoroughly wash and dry the affected area before applying this medicine. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to this medicine. Use a sunscreen if you must be outside. Do not apply this medicine to sunburned skin. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Differin should be kept out of reach of children when not in use. If the medicine become outdated or you are no longer taking it then you need to discard it safely. Consult your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

Differin may increase sensitivity to the sun in your skin. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps or tanning booths until you know how you react to this medicine. Use a sunscreen if you must be outside. Do not apply this medicine to sunburned skin.

Do not use other medicines on your skin without first discussing it with your doctor.

While you are using Differin, you may use cosmetics. After using cosmetics, thoroughly wash and dry the affected area before applying this medicine.

If you plan to become pregnant while using Differin, discuss the benefits and risks of using Differin during pregnancy with your doctor. It is unknown if Differin is excreted in breast milk. Hence, if you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Differin, speak with your doctor or pharmacist about the risks to your baby.