Adaferin (Adapalene Gel 0.1%) is a topical retinoid primarily used for the treatment of acne vulgaris. It works by modulating skin cell turnover and reducing inflammation to clear existing breakouts and prevent new ones from forming
It is usually used to treat gastric ulcer/duodenal ulcer/anastomotic ulcer/reflux esophagitis and to improve gastric mucosal lesions (such as erosion and bleeding) in patients with acute gastritis/acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis. It is also used as a preanesthetic medication.