Medication

Clindamycin & Benzoyl Peroxide

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Pharmacist-reviewed drug information from the RxWiki encyclopedia.

Overview

Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide is a prescription medication used to treat acne in patients 12 and older.

Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide comes as a gel to be applied to the affected skin once daily or twice daily (morning and evening) depending on which brand you are using. 

Common side effects of clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide include skin irritation, burning sensation, itching, and rash. 

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