Clindamycin-Benzoyl Peroxide
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.
Last Reviewed: Jul 23, 2024
Drug Details
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.
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