Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel and Ergotamine and Caffeine

• Generic Name: adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical
• Dosage Forms: gel
• Other Brand Names: Epiduo, Epiduo Pump, Epiduo Forte

Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect, which allows excess oils and dirt to be easily washed away from the skin.

Adapalene is similar to vitamin A. It helps the skin renew itself.

Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat acne in adults and children who are at least 9 years old.

Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: caffeine / ergotamine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Cafergot, Migergot, Wigraine, Cafetrate, Ercaf, Cafatine

Caffeine is a stimulant that causes narrowing of blood vessels (vasoconstriction).

Ergotamine is in a group of drugs called ergot alkaloids (ER-got AL-ka-loids). It works by narrowing the blood vessels around the brain. Ergotamine also affects blood flow patterns that are associated with certain types of headaches.

Caffeine and ergotamine is a combination medicine used to treat or prevent a migraine type headache.

This medication will only treat a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent migraine headaches or reduce the number of attacks.

Caffeine and ergotamine should not be used to treat common tension headaches or any headache that seems to be different from your usual migraine headaches.

Caffeine and ergotamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.