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| Pronunciation |
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 (klin
da MYE sin & BEN zoe il peer
OKS ide) |
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| Brand Names |
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| BenzaClin® |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Topical Skin Product; Topical Skin Product, Acne |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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If you have an allergy to clindamycin, benzoyl peroxide, or any other
part of this medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
If you have any of the following conditions: Antibiotic-associated
colitis, regional enteritis, or ulcerative colitis.
If you are taking erythromycin and clindamycin together.
If you are breast-feeding. |
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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This medicine is used to treat acne. |
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| How does it work? |
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Clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide works to injure the bacteria and
fight the infection. |
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| How is it best taken? |
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Do not take this medicine by mouth. For skin only. Keep out of mouth,
nose, and eyes (may burn).
Wash your hands before and after use.
Clean affected area before use. Make sure to dry well.
Apply a thin layer to the affected skin and rub in
gently. |
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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Apply a missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule.
Do not apply a double dose or extra doses.
Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare
provider. |
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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Protect clothing and hair from staining.
Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines.
Use other acne medicines cautiously. Increased skin irritation can
occur.
Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant. |
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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Skin irritation. |
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| What should I monitor? |
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Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the
same?
Follow up with healthcare provider. |
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest
tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Severe skin irritation.
Any rash.
No improvement in condition or feeling
worse. |
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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Store in a refrigerator. Do not freeze. Throw away any unused portion
after 2 months. |
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| General statements |
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Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare
provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or
vitamins. |
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