Clindamycin-Benzoyl Peroxide

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Jul 23, 2024

Drug Details


Common Brands:

BenzaClin, Duac, Acanya, Onexton Gel

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Topical antibiotic and topical antiseptic

Forms:

Gel

Administration:

Topical application to affected skin

Therapeutic Uses:

Acne vulgaris

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide (Benzaclin) Drug Class

Clindamycin (klin-dah-mai-sin) is a topical antibiotic. Benzoyl peroxide (ben-zoe-ill pur-ohk-syde) is a topical antiseptic.

Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide (Benzaclin) Age Range

Topical clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel is approved for use in adults and children 12 years of age and older.