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MEDICATION SAFETY

Clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide safety summary

  • INN
  • clindamycin + benzoyl peroxide
  • topical gel

This antibiotic and benzoyl-peroxide gel treats mild to moderate inflammatory acne for a limited course.

Applied once daily to the whole affected area for no longer than the prescribed 12-week course.

  • Use only as prescribed on the affected skin.
  • Follow the treatment plan and review schedule your doctor gives you.

Stop using it and get medical advice if you develop a serious reaction.

  • Severe, persistent or bloody diarrhoea, including after treatment stops.
  • Severe swelling, breathing difficulty or widespread blistering.

WHEN TO CALL THE DOCTOR

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  • You develop diarrhoea, abdominal cramps or blood in the stool.
  • Skin irritation is severe or the acne is not improving by review.

OFFICIAL SOURCE

This summary is condensed from the regulator's full product leaflet for ease of reading. The complete document — every interaction, dose adjustment and reporting note — is one click away.

AEMPS CIMA — Duac 10 mg/g + 50 mg/g gel

This page summarises information from the regulator-approved leaflet for reference only. It is not medical advice and does not replace the assessment of an EU-licensed doctor. Your doctor will review your individual history, dose and interactions during your consultation.

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