Acanya Gel (Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2% and Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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ACANYA Gel
(clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5%) For topical use

DRUG DESCRIPTION

ACANYA Gel (clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5%) is a combination product with two active ingredients in an aqueous gel formulation. Clindamycin phosphate is a water-soluble ester of the semi-synthetic antibiotic produced by a 7(S)-chloro-substitution of the 7(R)-hydroxyl group of the parent antibiotic lincomycin.

The chemical name for clindamycin phosphate is Methyl 7-chloro6,7,8-trideoxy-6-(1-methyl-trans-4-propyl-L-2-pyrrolidinecarboxamido)-1thio-L-threo-α-D-galacto-octopyranoside 2-(dihydrogen phosphate). The structural formula for clindamycin phosphate is represented below:

Clindamycin phosphate:

Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₃₄ClN₂O₈PS Molecular Weight: 504.97

Benzoyl peroxide is an antibacterial and keratolytic agent. The structural formula for benzoyl peroxide is represented below:

Benzoyl peroxide:

Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₁₀O₄Molecular Weight: 242.23

ACANYA Gel (clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5%) contains the following inactive ingredients: purified water, carbomer 980, propylene glycol, and potassium hydroxide. Each gram of ACANYA Gel (clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5%) contains 1.2% of clindamycin phosphate which is equivalent to 1% clindamycin.

What are the precautions when taking clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5% (Acanya Gel)?

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to benzoyl peroxide; or to clindamycin; or to lincomycin; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: intestinal disorders (e.g., regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, antibiotic-associated colitis, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea).

This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths, and sunlamps. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 7/20/2010
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.