Pronunciation: KLIN-da-MYE-sin/BEN-zoe-il per-OX-ide
Generic Name: Clindamycin/Benzoyl Peroxide
Brand Name: Benzaclin
Benzaclin Gel is used for:
Treating acne.
Benzaclin Gel is an antibiotic and drying agent combination. It works by stopping the bacterial infection that causes acne.
Do NOT use Benzaclin Gel if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Benzaclin Gel or to lincomycin
- you have a history of Crohn disease, inflammation of the colon caused by antibiotics, pseudomembranous colitis, regional enteritis, or ulcerative colitis
- you are using a product that contains erythromycin
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Benzaclin Gel:
Some medical conditions may interact with Benzaclin Gel. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have a stomach or intestinal disease
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Benzaclin Gel. Because little, if any, of Benzaclin Gel is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.
Ask your health care provider if Benzaclin Gel may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Benzaclin Gel:
Use Benzaclin Gel as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Use Benzaclin Gel on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it.
- Before applying Benzaclin Gel to the affected areas, gently wash and rinse the skin with warm water and pat dry. Apply a thin film of medicine to the affected skin and rub in as directed by your doctor. Wash your hands immediately after using Benzaclin Gel.
- Continue to use Benzaclin Gel even if your condition improves. Do not miss any doses.
- If you miss a dose of Benzaclin Gel, 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. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Benzaclin Gel.
Important safety information:
- Benzaclin Gel is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, mouth, and other mucous membranes. If you get Benzaclin Gel in your eyes, rinse them immediately with cool water.
- Benzaclin Gel may bleach hair or colored fabric. Avoid getting Benzaclin Gel in your hair or on your clothes.
- Once you begin using Benzaclin Gel, it may take several weeks before you begin to see improvement. If your symptoms do not improve by 11 weeks or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Talk with your doctor before you use any other topical acne medicines or cleansers on your skin.
- Do not use Benzaclin Gel for other conditions at a later time.
- Benzaclin Gel may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Benzaclin Gel. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.
- Long-term or repeated use of Benzaclin Gel may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
- Be sure to use Benzaclin Gel for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
- If severe diarrhea, stomach pain or cramping, or bloody stools develop during treatment or within several months after treatment with Benzaclin Gel, check with your doctor or pharmacist right away. Do not treat it without first checking with your doctor.
- Benzaclin Gel should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Benzaclin Gel while you are pregnant. It is not known if Benzaclin Gel is found in breast milk after topical use. Do not breast-feed while using Benzaclin Gel.
Possible side effects of Benzaclin Gel:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dry skin; flushing; itching; redness; sunburn.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; peeling; severe diarrhea; stomach cramps or pain.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Benzaclin side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Benzaclin Gel may be harmful if swallowed.
Proper storage of Benzaclin Gel:
Store Benzaclin Gel at room temperature, below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Do not freeze. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep tightly closed. Throw away any unused portion after 3 months. Keep Benzaclin Gel out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Benzaclin Gel, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Benzaclin Gel is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Benzaclin Gel. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Benzaclin resources
- Benzaclin Side Effects (in more detail)
- Benzaclin Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Benzaclin Drug Interactions
- Benzaclin Support Group
- 12 Reviews for Benzaclin - Add your own review/rating
Compare Benzaclin with other medications
- Acne
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