Adapalene Cream and Alemtuzumab

• Generic Name: adapalene topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: Differin, Plixda

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

Adapalene topical (for use on the skin) is used to treat severe acne in people who are at least 12 years old.

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

• Generic Name: alemtuzumab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Campath, Lemtrada

Alemtuzumab is used to treat chronic B-cell lymphocytic leukemia.

Alemtuzumab is also used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in adults (including active secondary progressive disease).

Alemtuzumab will not cure MS, but it can make relapses occur less often. Alemtuzumab is not for use in treating clinically isolated syndrome.

Lemtrada is available only from a certified pharmacy under a special program.

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