BenzaClin (Benzoyl Peroxide) and (Clindamycin Topical) For Acne Treatment
BenzaClin: a cosmetic skin hydrator for acne treatment. A prescription acne product made for topical use only. This medication is an antibiotic used to prevent bacteria from growing on the skin.
Brand name: benzaclin, Generic names: benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical, Class or family of drugs: topical gel.
Active Ingredient:
BenzaClin gel is made of two active ingredients: Clindamycin antibiotic and Benzoyl peroxide, the antibacterial agent. Benzoyl peroxide has effective antibacterial effects; with a gentle drying effect that makes it easy to wash away excess dirt or oil from the skin. Clindamycin topical on the other hand is antibiotics that help prevent unwanted bacteria from growing on the skin. These two medications in essence formed the powerful acne drug BenzaClin. (This is a prescription strength medication, use only as directed by your doctor.)
Other Uses:
Apart from the treatment of (inflammatory acne vulgaris) BenzaClin can be used for treatment of other ailments that are not mentioned here. Ask your doctor what other treatment you could use this drug for.
Warnings:
Avoid direct contact to the mouth, nose and eye when using this medication. Always wash your hands thoroughly before and after each use.
Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use BenzaClin. This medicine is FDA pregnancy category C rated. It is not clinically known whether this medicine will pass through the mother's breast milk onto the child. However, it may be harmful to the unborn baby. Talk to your doctor before starting treatment with BenzaClin gel.
Avoid exposure to sunlight as this drug could make your skin very sensitive to sunlight or tanning beds. If you must be under the sun, wear sunscreen and protective clothing. Though this drug is used only on your skin; your body may absorb enough of the medication to cause adverse reactions from other medications. So consult with your doctor and find out what other drugs you must avoid while taking this medication.
Do not use any harsh skin product that may irritate your skin while using this medication. Bath soup that can make your skin dry should be avoided, so are certain shampoos and hard body lotions, or body cleansers.
Side Effects:
Mild to Severe side effects include:
- Difficulty breathing
- Swelling of the face
- Swelling of the lips
- Swelling of the tongue or throat
- Peeling of the skin on the treated area
- Allergic reactions
- Mild to severe burning or tingly feeling
- Watery diarrhea
- Severe dryness or redness of the skin
- Shortness of breath
- Severe abdominal cramps
There are more side effects that are not listed here. Talk to your doctor for complete list of possible BenzaClin side effects.
As with any drug, always follow your doctor instructions when taking Clindamycin Topical or any other medication. Do not take more than the recommended dose, if you overdose; consult your doctor or healthcare professionals at once. Keep BenzaClin gel and any other drug from the reach of small children. If your condition does not improve, don't stop using the drug unless your doctor ordered you to do so. Always read your medicine labels thoroughly, if you don't understand anything ask your doctor for help or clarifications.