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Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5%
Important: For use on the skin only (topical use). Do not get Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% in your mouth, eyes, vagina or on your lips.
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Read this Patient Information before you start using Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.
What is Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5%?
Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical) to treat inflamed acne in people 12 years and older.
Who should not use Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5%?
Do not use Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% if you have:
- had an allergic reaction to clindamycin, lincomycin, benzoyl peroxide, or any of the ingredients in Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5%. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5%.
- Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
- had inflammation of the colon (colitis) with past antibiotic use.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before using Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5%?
Before using Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5%, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- plan to have surgery with general anesthesia.
- are sensitive to sunlight.
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% will harm your unborn baby.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% passes into your breast milk. One of the medicines in Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% is clindamycin. Clindamycin when taken by mouth or by injection has been reported to appear in breast milk. You and your healthcare provider should decide if you will use Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% while breastfeeding.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, herbal supplements, and skin products you use. Using other topical acne products may increase the irritation of your skin when used with Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5%.
- Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take a medicine that contains erythromycin. Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% should not be used with products that contain erythromycin.
- Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% may cause skin and facial hair to temporarily change color (yellow or orange) when used with topical products that contain sulfones.
How should I use Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5%?
- Use Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to use it.
- Before you apply Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5%, wash your face gently with a mild soap, rinse with warm water, and pat the skin dry.
- Apply a thin layer of Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% to your face 1 time a day, in the evening or as directed by your healthcare provider. Wash your hands with soap and water after applying Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5%.
- Do not get Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% in your mouth, eyes, nose, vagina, or on your lips. Do not get Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% on cuts or open wounds.
What should I avoid while using Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5%?
- Limit your time in sunlight. Avoid using tanning beds or sun lamps. If you have to be in sunlight, wear a wide-brimmed hat or other protective clothing. Sunscreen may also be used.
- Talk to your healthcare provider if you spend a lot of time in the sun.
- Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% may bleach hair or colored fabric.
What are the possible side effects with Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5%?
Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% may cause serious side effects, including:
- Inflammation of the colon (colitis). Stop using Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% and call your healthcare provider right away if you have severe watery diarrhea, or bloody diarrhea.
- Allergic reactions. Stop using Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% and call your healthcare provider or get help right away if you have any of the following symptoms:
o severe itching
o swelling of your face, eyes, lips, tongue, or throat
o trouble breathing
The most common side effects with Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% are skin reactions and may include redness, peeling, dryness, and burning. These are not all the possible side effects with Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5%.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to Northstar Rx LLC at (1-800-206-7821) or
www.fda.gov/medwatch
How should I store Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5%?
- Store Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% at room temperature up to 25°C (77°F). Do not freeze Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5%.
- The expiration date of Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% is 60 days from the date when you fill your prescription.
- Safely throw away expired Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5%.
- Keep the tube tightly closed.
Keep Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5%
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl PeroxideGel, 1.2%/5% to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them.
If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can also ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% that is written for health professionals.
For more information, call 1-800-206-7821.
What are the ingredients in Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5%?
Active ingredients: clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and benzoyl peroxide 5%
Inactive ingredients: carbomer homopolymer (type C), dimethicone, edetate disodium, glycerin, poloxamer 182, purified water, silicon dioxide, and sodium hydroxide.
This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Manufactured by:
Encube Ethicals Pvt. Ltd.
Plot No. C-1, Madkaim Industrial Estate,
Madkaim,Post Mardol, Ponda,
Goa-403 404, India.
Manufactured for:
Northstar Rx LLC.
Memphis, TN 38141.
Rev:11/2024