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Adapalene MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Adapalene
Tree Number(s)
D02.455.426.559.847.638.090
D04.615.638.090
Unique ID
D000068816
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000068816
Scope Note
A naphthalene derivative that has specificity for RETINOIC ACID RECEPTORS. It is used as a DERMATOLOGIC AGENT for the treatment of ACNE.
Entry Term(s)
6-(3-(1-adamantyl)-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-naphthoic acid
Adaferin
CD 271
CD-271
CD271
Differin
Differine
Pharm Action
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Dermatologic Agents
Registry Numbers
1L4806J2QF
0
Related Numbers
106685-40-9
Public MeSH Note
2016; ADAPALENE was indexed under NAPHTHALENES 1990-2015
History Note
2016 (1990)
Date Established
2016/01/01
Date of Entry
2015/07/01
Revision Date
2015/06/16
Adapalene Preferred
CD 271 Narrower
Differin Narrower
Adaferin Narrower
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