Clindamycin Phosphate And Benzoyl Peroxide

Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% is a combination of clindamycin phosphate (a lincosamide antibacterial) and benzoyl peroxide indicated for the topical treatment of inflammatory acne vulgaris. (

Limitation of Use:

Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% has not been demonstrated to have any additional benefit when compared with benzoyl peroxide alone in the same vehicle when used for the treatment of non-inflammatory acne. (

Apply a thin layer of Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% to the face once daily, in the evening or as directed by the physician. The skin should be gently washed, rinsed with warm water, and patted dry before applying Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5%. Avoid the eyes, mouth, lips, mucous membranes, or areas of broken skin.

Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use.

Gel, 1.2%/5%

Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% is a white, opaque gel. Each gram of Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% contains 12 mg clindamycin phosphate (equivalent to 10 mg of clindamycin) and 50 mg benzoyl peroxide.

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women treated with Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5%. Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

Developmental toxicity studies performed in rats and mice using oral doses of clindamycin up to 600 mg per kg per day (240 and 120 times the amount of clindamycin in the highest recommended adult human dose based on mg per m², respectively) or subcutaneous doses of clindamycin up to 250 mg per kg per day (100 and 50 times the amount of clindamycin in the highest recommended adult human dose based on mg per m², respectively) revealed no evidence of teratogenicity.

• •Colitis: Clindamycin can cause severe colitis, which may result in death. Diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, and colitis (including pseudomembranous colitis) have been reported with the use of clindamycin. Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% should be discontinued if significant diarrhea occurs. (
  5.1 Colitis

  Systemic absorption of clindamycin has been demonstrated following topical use of clindamycin. Diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, and colitis (including pseudomembranous colitis) have been reported with the use of topical and systemic clindamycin. If significant diarrhea occurs, Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5% should be discontinued.

  Severe colitis has occurred following oral and parenteral administration of clindamycin with an onset of up to several weeks following cessation of therapy. Antiperistaltic agents such as opiates and diphenoxylate with atropine may prolong and/or worsen severe colitis. Severe colitis may result in death.

  Studies indicate a toxin(s) produced by Clostridia is one primary cause of antibiotic-associated colitis. The colitis is usually characterized by severe persistent diarrhea and severe abdominal cramps and may be associated with the passage of blood and mucus. Stool cultures for

  Clostridium difficile

  and stool assay for

  C. difficile

  toxin may be helpful diagnostically.
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• •Ultraviolet light and environmental exposure (including use of tanning beds or sun lamps): Minimize sun exposure following drug application. (
  5.2 Ultraviolet Light and Environmental Exposure

  Benzoyl peroxide, a component of Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 1.2%/5%, may cause increased sensitivity to sunlight. Minimize sun exposure (including use of tanning beds or sun lamps) following drug application. [

  See Nonclinical Toxicology

  ] Patients who may be required to have considerable sun exposure due to occupation and those with inherent sensitivity to the sun should exercise particular caution.
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