Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical
Generic name: benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical [ BEN-zoyl-per-OX-ide-and-clin-da-MYE-sin ]
Brand names: Acanya, BenzaClin, Duac, Neuac, Onexton,
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Dosage forms: topical gel (2.5%-1.2%; 3.75%-1.2%; 5%-1.2%; 5%-1%); topical kit (10%-1%; 5%-1.2% with emollients; 5%-1%)
Drug class:Topical acne agents
What is benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical?
Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect that allows excess oil and dirt to be washed away.
Clindamycin is an antibiotic that prevents bacteria from growing on the skin.
Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat acne.
Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical can cause a rare but serious allergic reaction or severe skin irritation. Stop using this medicine and get emergency medical help if you have: hives, itching; difficult breathing, feeling light-headed; or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to benzoyl peroxide or clindamycin (Cleocin, Clina-Derm, Clindets).
Although this medicine is applied to the skin, your body may absorb enough clindamycin to cause serious side effects. You may not be able to use this medicine if you have:
inflammation of your intestines (also called enteritis);
if you have ever had severe diarrhea caused by antibiotic medicine.
It is not known whether benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.
It is not known whether benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
How should I use benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use benzoyl pe
