Benclin 10g Gel – Acne Treatment

Active Ingredients:

• Clindamycin (1%) – Antibiotic that fights acne-causing bacteria
• Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) – Unclogs pores and reduces inflammation

Uses:

• Treats acne vulgaris
• Reduces pimples, Allantoin, blackheads, and whiteheads
• Prevents bacterial growth on the skin

How to Use:

• Apply a thin layer to clean, dry skin once daily
• Avoid eyes, mouth, and broken skin
• Use sunscreen to prevent sun sensitivity

Possible Side Effects:

• Mild skin irritation, dryness, or redness
• Temporary peeling or itching

Precautions:

• Not for use on damaged or sunburned skin
• Consult a doctor if pregnant or allergic to clindamycin or benzoyl peroxide

Used For

Acne

How it works

Clindamycin: Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibacterial. Benzoyl Peroxide: Benzoyl peroxide is an oxidizing agent with bacteriocidal and keratolytic effects, but the precise mechanism of action is unknown.

Dosage

Clindamycin, Benzoyl Peroxide

Side Effects

Mild local irritation, and headache. Reports of diarrhea and colitis ( discontinue immediately).

Drug Interactions

No formal drug-drug interaction studies have been conducted with clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide gel. Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide should not be used in combination with erythromycin-containing products due to possible antagonism to the clindamycin component. Clindamycin has been shown to have neuromuscular blocking properties that may enhance the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents. Therefore, clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide should be used with caution in patients receiving such agents.

Concomitant application Benclin

Concomitant application of clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide with tretinoin, isotretinoin, and tazarotene should be avoided since benzoyl peroxide may reduce their efficacy and increase irritation. If combination treatment is required, the products should be applied at different times of the day (e.g. one in the morning and the other in the evening.). Using topical benzoyl peroxide-containing preparations at the same time as topical sulphonamide-containing products may cause skin and facial hair to temporarily change color (yellow/orange).

Indication

Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.

When Not to Use

Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide is contraindicated in: Patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity to lincomycin, clindamycin, benzoyl peroxide, or any components of the formulation. Patients with, or with a history of regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, or antibiotic-associated colitis (including pseudomembranous colitis).

Precaution

Contact with the mouth, eyes, lips, other mucous membranes, or areas of irritated or broken skin should be avoided. In case of accidental contact, rinse well with water.

Warning 1

Concomitant topical acne therapy should be used with caution because possible cumulative irritancy may occur, which sometimes may be severe, especially with peeling, desquamating, or abrasive agents.

Warning 2

If severe local irritancy (e.g. severe erythema, severe dryness, and itching, severe stinging/burning) occurs, clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide should be discontinued.

Warning 3

As benzoyl peroxide may cause increased sensitivity to sunlight, sunlamps should not be used and deliberate or prolonged exposure to sunlight should be avoided or minimized. When exposure to strong sunlight cannot be avoided, patients should be advised to use a sunscreen product and wear protective clothing.

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

• Benclin 10g Gel