Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide

Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide
Combination of
Clindamycin	Antibiotic
Benzoyl peroxide	Antiseptic
Clinical data
Trade names	Benzaclin, Duac. Onexton, others
AHFS/Drugs.com	Multum Consumer Information
MedlinePlus	a603021
License data	US DailyMed: Clindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide;
Routes of; administration	Topical
ATC code	D10AE51 (WHO) D10AF51 (WHO);
Legal status
Legal status	UK: POM (Prescription only); US: ℞-only; Rx-only;
Identifiers
CAS Number	151864-03-8;
PubChem CID	57383951;
KEGG	D10602;
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Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide is a topical gel used for the treatment of acne. It is a fixed-dose combination of clindamycin, as the phosphate, an antibiotic, and benzoyl peroxide, an antiseptic.

Common side effects include peeling, itching, and dryness of the skin where the gel was applied.

Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide was approved for medical use in the United States in December 2000. It is available as a generic medication.

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