Can I get it?
Yes, if a doctor decides it is right for you. Adapalene + benzoyl peroxide is authorised in the EU and can be prescribed after a medical review.
Adapalene + benzoyl peroxide · StuttgartPrescription only
Online medical consultation for Adapalene + benzoyl peroxide in Stuttgart.
An EU-licensed doctor reviews your case and, if eligible, issues an electronic prescription valid in any pharmacy in Germany. Consultation €35, refunded if the doctor decides it is not safe to prescribe.
- One thin film at night over the whole acne-prone area
- Retinoid and antimicrobial in one gel; no antibiotic
- First-line 12-week option in the NICE acne guideline
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Full refund if a review is not approved · Medication, if prescribed, is dispensed and paid for separately at a pharmacy.
IN PLAIN TERMS
What Adapalene + benzoyl peroxide is, and how to get treatment
Adapalene + benzoyl peroxide is used in weight management. Whether it suits you depends on your medical history, your other medicines and your goals — which is exactly what a consultation is for.
Adapalene + benzoyl peroxide is an authorised medicine in the EU, so a licensed doctor can prescribe it when it is clinically appropriate for you.
What can I take instead?
Our doctors review every Dermatology option and recommend what fits your history and goals.
See all Dermatology optionsWhat do the studies show?
Every trial behind Adapalene + benzoyl peroxide is listed below with how many people took part and whether the results are peer-reviewed or a company announcement.
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Can I get Adapalene + benzoyl peroxide in Stuttgart?
Yes. People in Stuttgart, Germany, can request an online doctor consultation about Adapalene + benzoyl peroxide with Hi-Doctor. A licensed EU doctor reviews the case and issues a prescription only when clinically appropriate. If approved, the EU prescription arrives as a PDF for a pharmacist in Germany, who dispenses the locally marketed equivalent containing Adapalene-benzoyl-peroxide.
Availability
Adapalene + benzoyl peroxide is available to residents of Germany through the online consultation. A prescription follows only if the doctor approves it.
- Country
- Germany
- Language of service
- Spanish and English
- Prescription turnaround
- In less than 4 hours on average, only if the doctor approves
- Honoured locally
- PDF honoured locally for an equivalent containing Adapalene-benzoyl-peroxide
How the EU prescription works where you are: In Germany, show the approved prescription PDF to a pharmacist. They honour it under EU cross-border rules and dispense the locally marketed equivalent containing Adapalene-benzoyl-peroxide.
VERIFIED EVIDENCE
Adapalene + benzoyl peroxide: evidence and regulatory guide.
WHAT IT IS
How it works
A topical retinoid that normalises follicular keratinisation combined with an oxidising antimicrobial that kills acne-associated bacteria without inducing resistance.
- retinoic acid receptor (RAR)
DEVELOPMENT STAGE
EU-authorised medicine
Trial register2 registered trials
Every NCT identifier links to its ClinicalTrials.gov record. A readout is not the same as peer-reviewed publication.
| TRIAL / NCT | POPULATION | PARTICIPANTS | STATUS | READOUT / COMPLETION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiboutot 2007 (adapalene-BPO vs adapalene vs BPO vs vehicle) | Patients aged 12 and over with acne vulgaris, once-daily gel for 12 weeks | 517 | Read out | 2007 |
| Gollnick 2009 (transatlantic study, adapalene-BPO vs adapalene vs BPO vs vehicle) | Patients aged 12 and over with acne vulgaris, once-daily gel for 12 weeks | 1,670 | Read out | 2009 |
What the studies reported
Results are grouped by source and evidence grade so journal data and manufacturer announcements cannot be confused.
Peer-reviewed
Gollnick HPM et al. Br J Dermatol 2009;161(5):1180-1189 · DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2009.09209.x| DOSE OR GROUP | MEAN WEIGHT CHANGE | WEEKS |
|---|---|---|
| Adapalene 0.1% + BPO 2.5%, nightly | Greater reduction in total, inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions than adapalene alone, BPO alone or vehicle | 12 |
| Adapalene 0.1% or BPO 2.5% alone | Each superior to vehicle, inferior to the combination | 12 |
Percentage lesion reductions are not reproduced here; the result is the direction and significance of the comparison as reported by the authors. The earlier Thiboutot 2007 study of 517 patients reached the same conclusion, with differences in total lesion counts visible from week 1.
NAMED SAFETY SIGNALS
What has been reported with Adapalene + benzoyl peroxide.
Contraindicated in pregnancy
The EU SmPC contraindicates the gel in pregnancy and in women planning a pregnancy; treatment is discontinued if pregnancy occurs. It can be used while breastfeeding provided the chest is avoided.
Local irritation
Dry skin, erythema, scaling and burning are common, usually mild to moderate and most marked in the first weeks.
Photosensitivity and bleaching
Sun sensitivity is increased; daily sunscreen is advised. Benzoyl peroxide bleaches hair and coloured fabric.
FormTopical gel
FrequencyOnce a day, evening
ResultsJudged at 12 weeks
StatusPrescription only
About
What is Adapalene + benzoyl peroxide?
Active ingredient: Adapalene-benzoyl-peroxide · Dosages: Adapalene 0.1% + benzoyl peroxide 2.5%
Adapalene + benzoyl peroxide is a fixed-dose gel combining a topical retinoid with an antimicrobial. It is authorised in the EU for acne vulgaris with comedones, papules and pustules, and NICE lists it as a first-line 12-week option for acne of any severity, and as the preferred maintenance treatment afterwards.
It is contraindicated in pregnancy and in women planning a pregnancy. A licensed doctor confirms this, checks the type of acne and reviews response at 12 weeks.
How it works in the body
Adapalene normalises the way cells shed inside the follicle, so blackheads and whiteheads form less often, and it has anti-inflammatory effects. Benzoyl peroxide releases oxygen that kills acne-associated bacteria without promoting resistance. In randomised trials the combination cleared more lesions than either component alone.
How it helps
Two actions, one gel.
Targets comedones
Adapalene unblocks pores and prevents new blackheads and whiteheads.
Kills bacteria without resistance
Benzoyl peroxide is bactericidal and does not select resistant strains.
Built for maintenance
The same gel can continue after the first course to keep acne from returning.
What to expect
Build tolerance, then stay consistent.
Apply a thin film once a day in the evening to clean, dry skin, over the whole affected area rather than single spots. Irritation is expected early and eases; moisturiser and morning SPF help.
- Weeks 1-2 · Alternate evenings if the skin is reactive; dryness and peeling peak
- Weeks 3-4 · Nightly; irritation eases, lesion counts begin to fall
- Weeks 4-12 · Continue once daily; doctor review at 12 weeks
- After 12 weeks · Continue as maintenance if it has worked
Doses your doctor can prescribe
- StandardAdapalene 0.1% + benzoyl peroxide 2.5%, nightly
Your schedule is personal
These are typical steps only. Your doctor adjusts the plan to how you respond and tolerate it — and you can message them at any point.
Safety first
Safety, in full.
Adapalene + benzoyl peroxide is an effective medicine — and like any medicine it carries risks. Your doctor screens for all of this before prescribing. Here's the honest picture, not just reassurance.
Applied in a thin layer to acne-affected skin, usually once daily in the evening.
- Use only as prescribed on the affected skin.
- Follow the treatment plan and review schedule your doctor gives you.
Who should not use it
- Pregnancy or trying to conceive.
- Allergy to adapalene, benzoyl peroxide or any ingredient in the gel.
When to seek urgent care
For severe, sudden or unexpected symptoms, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department. Then let your doctor know through your account chat.
PRICING
You only pay if treatment is approved.
€25/month for weight loss or €15/month (billed €45 every 90 days) for hair growth. €35 one-off is available for sexual health.
Weight loss
ONGOING PLAN
€25/month
Billed €25 every 28 days · cancel anytime
28-day treatment cycle
For ongoing treatment and doctor-reviewed renewals.
Renewals reviewed by your doctor
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- First consultation included
- Renewals reviewed by your doctor
- Ongoing care with your doctor
- Cancel anytime
Hair growth
ONGOING PLAN
€15/month
Billed €45 every 90 days · cancel anytime
For ongoing treatment and doctor-reviewed renewals.
Lowest monthly price we offer
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Full refund if a review is not approved
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- First consultation included
- Renewals reviewed by your doctor
- Ongoing care with your doctor
- Cancel anytime
Sexual health
ONE-OFF
€35 one-off
One consultation, one doctor, one decision.
Nothing stored publicly, ever
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Consultation reviewed by an EU-licensed doctor
- Electronic prescription if approved
- Full refund if not approved
Full refund if a review is not approved
For a one-off consultation, we refund the €35 consultation fee. For a subscription review, we refund that period's fee and cancel the plan.
Note: The medication, if the doctor prescribes it, is paid separately at the pharmacy at the price it sets. Hi-Doctor does not sell medications.
HOW THE DOCTOR DECIDES
A licensed doctor reviews your case, not an algorithm
An EU-licensed doctor reads your questionnaire and answers in less than 2 hours on average.
If the doctor decides it is not safe to prescribe, the consultation fee is refunded in full.
Follow-up happens in the private chat inside your account, under GDPR. No WhatsApp, no SMS.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions about Adapalene + benzoyl peroxide.
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