Clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

Use

What are clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide for?

This combination of drugs is generally used to treat inflamed types of acne. This medication helps reduce the number of pimple pimples.

Clindamycin is an antibiotic that stops the growth of acne-causing bacteria. Benzoyl peroxide can also stop bacterial growth and reduce oil production in the skin, helping to keep your pores open.

How are clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide used?

Read the drug guide and brochure provided by the pharmacy, if any, before you get this medication and each time you repurchase it. If you have questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Before using this remedy, wash skin with a gentle, non-medicated cleanser, rinse with warm water, and pat dry. Apply a thin layer of this medication to the skin areas as directed by your doctor. Be careful to avoid the eyes, mouth, inside the nose, and any other sensitive areas. Wash your hands after each use.

Use this drug regularly to get optimal benefits. To help you remember, use this medication at the same time every day.

Do not increase your dose or use this medication more often or for longer than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any faster and the risk of side effects will increase.

It can take up to 6 weeks to see the acne decrease and 12 weeks to see the optimal benefit from the medication.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it gets worse.

How are clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide stored?

This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal agency about how to safely dispose of your product.

Dose

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dosage for clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide for adults?

• BenzaClin (R) Topical Gel: Apply to the affected areas twice daily, morning and evening, or as directed. The skin should be washed, rinsed with warm water, and dried.
• Acanya (TM) Gel: Apply to face once a day. Use for more than 12 weeks is not allowed.
• Duac (R) Topical Gel: Apply to the affected area once daily, at night, or as directed. The skin should be washed, rinsed with warm water, and dried.

What is the dosage of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide for children?

• BenzaClin (R) Topical Gel: Apply to the affected area twice daily, morning and evening, or as directed. The skin should be washed, rinsed with warm water, and dried
• Acanya (TM) Gel: Apply to face once a day. Use for more than 12 weeks is not allowed.
• Duac (R) Topical Gel: Apply to the affected area once daily, at night, or as directed. The skin should be washed, rinsed with warm water, and dried.

In what dosages are clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide available?

This drug can be found in a gel preparation of 1.2 percent or 5 percent.

Side effects

Clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide side effects

The most common side effects of using this drug include:

• Skin burns or feels hot
• Itchy
• Redness
• Dry or peeling skin

Not everyone experiences these side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions & Warnings

What should be known before using clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide?

Before using certain drugs, consider the risks and benefits first. This is a decision you and your doctor will have to make. For this drug, pay attention to the following:

• Allergy. Tell your doctor if you have any unusual or allergic reactions to this or any other medicine. Also tell your doctor if you have any other types of allergies such as to food, coloring, preservatives, or animal allergies. For over-the-counter products, read the labels on the packaging carefully.
• Children. Exact studies have not been conducted on the effects of the combined drug benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin in children under 12 years of age. Its safety and effectiveness have not been determined.
• Elderly.There is no information regarding the relationship of age to the effects of the combination benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin in elderly patients.

Are clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide safe for pregnant and lactating women?

There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category C according to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is the equivalent of the Indonesian Food and Drug Administration Agency in Indonesia.

The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

• A = Not at risk
• B = No risk in several studies
• C = May be risky
• D = There is positive evidence of risk
• X = Contraindicated
• N = Unknown

Interaction

What medicines may interact with clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide?

Although some drugs should not be taken at the same time, in other cases some drugs can also be used together even though interactions may occur. In such cases, the doctor may change the dose, or take other preventive measures as needed. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other over-the-counter or prescription drugs.

Can food or alcohol interact with clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals, especially when eating certain types of food because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

Using clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide together with the following drugs is not usually recommended, but may be needed in certain cases. If the two drugs are used at the same time, your doctor may change the dose or frequency you use the drug to use.

• Erythromycin

What health conditions may interact with clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide?

Any other health conditions you have can affect the use of this drug. Always tell your doctor if you have other health problems, especially stomach or intestinal problems (for example, colitis due to antibiotics, regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis), should not be used in patients with these conditions.

Overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

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