Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical

Generic name: Benzoyl Peroxide And Clindamycin Topical
Drug class: Topical acne agents

Usage of 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.

Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical side effects

Benzoyl peroxide can cause a rare but serious allergic reaction or severe skin irritation. These reactions may occur just a few minutes after you apply the medicine, or within a day or longer afterward.

Stop using benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical and get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, itching; difficult breathing, feeling light-headed; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

This medicine may cause serious side effects. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

severe redness, burning, stinging, or peeling of treated skin areas; or

diarrhea that is watery or bloody.

Common side effects of benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical may include:

mild burning or stinging;

itching or tingly feeling;

dryness or peeling of treated skin; or

redness or other irritation.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical

You should not use benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical 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);

ulcerative colitis; or

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.

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How to use Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical

Usual Adult Dose for Acne:

Benzoyl peroxide 2.5 %-clindamycin 1.2%: Apply a pea-sized amount topically to the face once a day-Duration of therapy: Use beyond 12 weeks has not been evaluatedBenzoyl peroxide 3.75%-clindamycin 1.2%: Apply a pea-sized amount topically to the face once a day-Duration of therapy: Use beyond 12 weeks has not been evaluatedBenzoyl peroxide 5%-clindamycin 1%: Apply topically to the face twice a day, in the morning and evening or as directedBenzoyl peroxide 5%-clindamycin 1.2%: Apply a thin layer topically to the face once a day in the evening or as directedComments: Skin should be thoroughly washed with a mild soap, rinsed with warm water, and gently dried prior to application.Use: For the topical treatment of acne vulgaris

Usual Pediatric Dose for Acne:

12 years or older:Benzoyl peroxide 2.5 %-clindamycin 1.2%: Apply a pea-sized amount topically to the face once a day-Duration of therapy: Use beyond 12 weeks has not been evaluatedBenzoyl peroxide 3.75%-clindamycin 1.2%: Apply a pea-sized amount topically to the face once a day-Duration of therapy: Use beyond 12 weeks has not been evaluatedBenzoyl peroxide 5%-clindamycin 1%: Apply topically to the face twice a day, in the morning and evening or as directedBenzoyl peroxide 5%-clindamycin 1.2%: Apply a thin layer topically to the face once a day in the evening or as directedComments: Skin should be thoroughly washed with a mild soap, rinsed with warm water, and gently dried prior to application.Use: For the topical treatment of acne vulgaris

Warnings

This medicine 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.

What other drugs will affect Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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