Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide
< Clindamycin
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| Clindamycin | Antibiotic | ||
| Benzoyl peroxide | Antiseptic | ||
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| Trade names | Benzaclin, others | ||
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Multum Consumer Information | ||
| MedlinePlus | a603021 | ||
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| Routes of administration | Topical | ||
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Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide, sold under the brand name Benzaclin among others, is a topical gel used for the treatment of acne. It is a fixed-dose combination of clindamycin, as the phosphate, an antibiotic; and benzoyl peroxide, an antiseptic.
Common side effects include peeling, itching, and dryness of the skin where the gel was applied.
Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide was approved for medical use in the United States in December 2000. It is available as a generic medication.