Product Details: Duac (Clindamycin 1% /Benzoyl peroxide 5% gel)

Brand Name Options - Manufacturer: Stiefel

Description

This medicine is an antibiotic and drying agent combination used to treat severe acne.

Directions

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. BEFORE USING THIS MEDICINE, wash your skin gently using a soap free cleansing lotion, rinse with warm water, and pat skin dry. Apply a thin film of medicine to the affected skin and rub in as directed by your doctor. Wash hands immediately after using this medicine. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature up to 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container. DO NOT FREEZE. Discard any unused medicine after 2 months. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Cautions

DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE if you have had an allergic reaction to it, to lincomycin, or if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product. ONCE YOU BEGIN USING THIS MEDICINE, it may take several weeks before you begin to see improvement. If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER ACNE MEDICINES OR SPECIAL CLEANSERS on your skin unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. AVOID GETTING THIS MEDICINE in your eyes or on the inside of your nose or mouth. If you get this medicine in any of these areas, rinse them right away with cool water. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine. THIS MEDICINE MAY BLEACH your hair or colored fabric. Avoid getting this medicine in your hair or on your clothes. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to this medicine. Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period. IF SEVERE DIARRHEA, STOMACH PAIN OR CRAMPING, OR BLOODY STOOLS develop during treatment with or within several months after treatment with this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist right away. Do not treat it without first checking with your doctor. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while using this medicine.

Side Effects

SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include mild burning, dryness, or peeling of the skin. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience severe burning, dryness, or peeling of the skin; diarrhea; bloody stools; or severe stomach cramps. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to this medicine is unlikely but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, unusual itching, swelling, dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

Active Ingredients

Clindamycin 1% /Benzoyl peroxide 5% gel