Adapalene

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Absorption Absorption of adapalene through human skin is low. Only trace amounts (<0.25 ng/mL) of parent substance have been found in the plasma of acne patients following chronic topical application of adapalene in controlled clinical trials
Volume of distribution Not Available
Protein binding Not Available
Metabolism
Metabolized mainly by O-demethylation, hydroxylation and conjugation, and excretion is primarily by the biliary route.
Route of elimination Excretion appears to be primarily by the biliary route.
Half life Not Available
Clearance Not Available
Toxicity The acute oral toxicity of adapalene in mice and rats is greater than 10 mL/kg. Chronic ingestion of the drug may lead to the same side effects as those associated with excessive oral intake of Vitamin A.
Affected organisms
  • Humans and other mammals
Pathways Not Available

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