clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide
clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide; Generic name: CLINDAMYCIN AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE; Manufacturer: Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Brand name | clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide |
|---|---|
| Generic name | CLINDAMYCIN AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE |
| Manufacturer | Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide topical gel, 1%/5% is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide topical gel, 1%/5% should be applied twice daily, morning and evening, or as directed by a physician, to affected areas after the skin is gently washed, rinsed with warm water and patted dry. |
| Warnings | WARNINGS ORALLY AND PARENTERALLY ADMINISTERED CLINDAMYCIN HAS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH SEVERE COLITIS WHICH MAY RESULT IN PATIENT DEATH. USE OF THE TOPICAL FORMULATION OF CLINDAMYCIN RESULTS IN ABSORPTION OF THE ANTIBIOTIC FROM THE SKIN SURFACE. DIARRHEA, BLOODY DIARRHEA, AND COLITIS (INCLUDING PSEUDOMEMBRANOUS COLITIS) HAVE BEEN REPORTED WITH THE USE OF TOPICAL AND SYSTEMIC CLINDAMYCIN. STUDIES INDICATE A TOXIN(S) PRODUCED BY CLOSTRIDIA IS ONE PRIMARY CAUSE OF ANTIBIOTIC-ASSOCIATED COLITIS. THE COL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1144d82f-085c-45a4-b32d-9b24c495d154 |