Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide topical and Mycophenolate

• Generic Name: adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• 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: mycophenolate mofetil
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Cellcept, Myfortic, MMF

Mycophenolate mofetil weakens your body's immune system, to help keep it from "rejecting" a transplanted organ such as a kidney. Organ rejection happens when the immune system treats the new organ as an invader and attacks it.

Mycophenolate mofetil is used with other medicines to prevent organ rejection after a kidney, liver, or heart transplant.

Mycophenolate mofetil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.