Benzaclin

Acne Vulgaris, Inflammation, Acne Vulgaris + 1 more

Treatment

2 Active Studies for Benzaclin

What is Benzaclin

Benzoyl peroxide

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Clindamycin is an antibiotic used to treat serious infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It can also be used topically to treat acne. Clindamycin has a limited range of action and can kill certain anaerobic bacteria, gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, and some protozoans, such as toxoplasmosis, malaria, and babesiosis. Clindamycin was derived from lincomycin and it is more effective than its predecessor. The name lincomycin comes from Lincoln, Nebraska, where it was first found in a soil sample.

Benzamycin

is the brand name

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Benzaclin Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Benzamycin

Benzoyl peroxide

1984

79

Effectiveness

How Benzaclin Affects Patients

Clindamycin is an antibiotic used to fight bacteria and is usually taken every 6 hours. It can cause serious problems for patients, such as _Clostridium difficile_ associated diarrhea (CDAD) which can last for 2 months after the antibiotic is stopped. It is effective against many types of bacteria, both aerobes and anaerobes. Resistance to clindamycin is possible and can develop from changes in the 23S ribosomal RNA. Cross-resistance can also occur with other antibiotics, like lincomycin and erythromycin. When using clindamycin, it

How Benzaclin works in the body

Clindamycin stops bacteria from being able to make proteins. It does this by attaching to the ribosomes of the bacteria and preventing them from forming correctly. This leads to bacteria not being able to make the proteins they need to survive. The exact way that clindamycin treats acne is unknown, but it is thought to be linked to its activity against Propionibacterium acnes, a bacteria that is related to acne.

When to interrupt dosage

The proposed dose of Benzaclin is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, including viridans group streptococci, Vaginal Infections and Surgical Intervention. The amount of dosage likewise fluctuates as indicated by the technique of administration (e.g. Cream - Vaginal or Suspension - Topical) featured in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Acne Vulgaris

0.025 mg/mg, , 0.05 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 0.034 mg/mg, 0.0425 mg/mg, 26.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 37.0 mg/mL, 2.75 mg, 0.025 mg/mL, 0.000085 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mL, 0.06 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.025 mL/mL, 0.053 mg/mg, 0.098 mg/mg, 0.8 mg/mg, 70.0 mg/mL, 0.295 mL/mL, 0.0104 mg/mg, 0.08 mg/mg, 0.05 mL/mL, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.032 mg/mg, 0.09 mg/mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.055 mg/mg, 0.318 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mg, 44.0 mg/mL, 55.0 mg/mL, 0.0525 mg/mg, 42.5 mg/mL, 0.135 mg/mg, 0.22 mg/mL, 0.1 mL/mL, 0.1125 mg/mg, 0.6 mg/mg, 5650.0 mg, 11300.0 mg, 35.0 mg/mL, 0.095 mg/mg, 0.00557 mg/mg, 61.62 mg/mL, 0.329 mg/mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.519 mg/mL, 0.3 mL/mL, 0.56 mg/mg, 0.075 mL/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 10.0 %, 5.0 %, 2.5 %, 3.0 %, 4.0 %, 20.0 %, 8.0 %, 3.5 %, 2.6 %, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.026 mg/mg, 3.7 %, 0.035 mg/mg, 0.1467 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 0.0587 mg/mg, 52.5 mg/mL, 0.0375 mg/mg, 0.14 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 45.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.045 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 85.0 mg/mL, 0.063 mg/mL, 0.283 mg/mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg, 0.085 mg/mg, 0.0275 mg/mg, 70000.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 0.102 mg/mg, 115.0 mg/mL, 36.9 mg/mL, 0.069 mg/mg, 65.0 mg/mL, 57.5 mg/mL, 0.068 mg/mg, 0.35 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 0.037 mL/mL, 25000.0 mg/mL, 50000.0 mg/mL, 0.0005 mg/mg, 0.136 mg/mg, 0.1173 mg/mg, 0.085 mg/mL, 0.0948 mg/mg, 0.0625 mg/mg, 9.8 mg/mg, 0.28 mg/mg, 0.075 mg/mL, 0.13 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 0.125 mg/mg, 0.0025 %/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 62.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg

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Acne Vulgaris

0.025 mg/mg, , 0.05 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 0.034 mg/mg, 0.0425 mg/mg, 26.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 37.0 mg/mL, 2.75 mg, 0.025 mg/mL, 0.000085 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mL, 0.06 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.025 mL/mL, 0.053 mg/mg, 0.098 mg/mg, 0.8 mg/mg, 70.0 mg/mL, 0.295 mL/mL, 0.0104 mg/mg, 0.08 mg/mg, 0.05 mL/mL, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.032 mg/mg, 0.09 mg/mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.055 mg/mg, 0.318 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mg, 44.0 mg/mL, 55.0 mg/mL, 0.0525 mg/mg, 42.5 mg/mL, 0.135 mg/mg, 0.22 mg/mL, 0.1 mL/mL, 0.1125 mg/mg, 0.6 mg/mg, 5650.0 mg, 11300.0 mg, 35.0 mg/mL, 0.095 mg/mg, 0.00557 mg/mg, 61.62 mg/mL, 0.329 mg/mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.519 mg/mL, 0.3 mL/mL, 0.56 mg/mg, 0.075 mL/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 10.0 %, 5.0 %, 2.5 %, 3.0 %, 4.0 %, 20.0 %, 8.0 %, 3.5 %, 2.6 %, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.026 mg/mg, 3.7 %, 0.035 mg/mg, 0.1467 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 0.0587 mg/mg, 52.5 mg/mL, 0.0375 mg/mg, 0.14 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 45.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.045 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 85.0 mg/mL, 0.063 mg/mL, 0.283 mg/mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg, 0.085 mg/mg, 0.0275 mg/mg, 70000.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 0.102 mg/mg, 115.0 mg/mL, 36.9 mg/mL, 0.069 mg/mg, 65.0 mg/mL, 57.5 mg/mL, 0.068 mg/mg, 0.35 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 0.037 mL/mL, 25000.0 mg/mL, 50000.0 mg/mL, 0.0005 mg/mg, 0.136 mg/mg, 0.1173 mg/mg, 0.085 mg/mL, 0.0948 mg/mg, 0.0625 mg/mg, 9.8 mg/mg, 0.28 mg/mg, 0.075 mg/mL, 0.13 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 0.125 mg/mg, 0.0025 %/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 62.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg

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Inflammation

0.025 mg/mg, , 0.05 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 0.034 mg/mg, 0.0425 mg/mg, 26.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 37.0 mg/mL, 2.75 mg, 0.025 mg/mL, 0.000085 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mL, 0.06 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.025 mL/mL, 0.053 mg/mg, 0.098 mg/mg, 0.8 mg/mg, 70.0 mg/mL, 0.295 mL/mL, 0.0104 mg/mg, 0.08 mg/mg, 0.05 mL/mL, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.032 mg/mg, 0.09 mg/mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.055 mg/mg, 0.318 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mg, 44.0 mg/mL, 55.0 mg/mL, 0.0525 mg/mg, 42.5 mg/mL, 0.135 mg/mg, 0.22 mg/mL, 0.1 mL/mL, 0.1125 mg/mg, 0.6 mg/mg, 5650.0 mg, 11300.0 mg, 35.0 mg/mL, 0.095 mg/mg, 0.00557 mg/mg, 61.62 mg/mL, 0.329 mg/mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.519 mg/mL, 0.3 mL/mL, 0.56 mg/mg, 0.075 mL/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 10.0 %, 5.0 %, 2.5 %, 3.0 %, 4.0 %, 20.0 %, 8.0 %, 3.5 %, 2.6 %, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.026 mg/mg, 3.7 %, 0.035 mg/mg, 0.1467 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 0.0587 mg/mg, 52.5 mg/mL, 0.0375 mg/mg, 0.14 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 45.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.045 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 85.0 mg/mL, 0.063 mg/mL, 0.283 mg/mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg, 0.085 mg/mg, 0.0275 mg/mg, 70000.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 0.102 mg/mg, 115.0 mg/mL, 36.9 mg/mL, 0.069 mg/mg, 65.0 mg/mL, 57.5 mg/mL, 0.068 mg/mg, 0.35 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 0.037 mL/mL, 25000.0 mg/mL, 50000.0 mg/mL, 0.0005 mg/mg, 0.136 mg/mg, 0.1173 mg/mg, 0.085 mg/mL, 0.0948 mg/mg, 0.0625 mg/mg, 9.8 mg/mg, 0.28 mg/mg, 0.075 mg/mL, 0.13 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 0.125 mg/mg, 0.0025 %/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 62.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg

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Acne Vulgaris

0.025 mg/mg, , 0.05 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 0.034 mg/mg, 0.0425 mg/mg, 26.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 37.0 mg/mL, 2.75 mg, 0.025 mg/mL, 0.000085 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mL, 0.06 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.025 mL/mL, 0.053 mg/mg, 0.098 mg/mg, 0.8 mg/mg, 70.0 mg/mL, 0.295 mL/mL, 0.0104 mg/mg, 0.08 mg/mg, 0.05 mL/mL, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.032 mg/mg, 0.09 mg/mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.055 mg/mg, 0.318 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mg, 44.0 mg/mL, 55.0 mg/mL, 0.0525 mg/mg, 42.5 mg/mL, 0.135 mg/mg, 0.22 mg/mL, 0.1 mL/mL, 0.1125 mg/mg, 0.6 mg/mg, 5650.0 mg, 11300.0 mg, 35.0 mg/mL, 0.095 mg/mg, 0.00557 mg/mg, 61.62 mg/mL, 0.329 mg/mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.519 mg/mL, 0.3 mL/mL, 0.56 mg/mg, 0.075 mL/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 10.0 %, 5.0 %, 2.5 %, 3.0 %, 4.0 %, 20.0 %, 8.0 %, 3.5 %, 2.6 %, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.026 mg/mg, 3.7 %, 0.035 mg/mg, 0.1467 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 0.0587 mg/mg, 52.5 mg/mL, 0.0375 mg/mg, 0.14 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 45.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.045 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 85.0 mg/mL, 0.063 mg/mL, 0.283 mg/mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg, 0.085 mg/mg, 0.0275 mg/mg, 70000.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 0.102 mg/mg, 115.0 mg/mL, 36.9 mg/mL, 0.069 mg/mg, 65.0 mg/mL, 57.5 mg/mL, 0.068 mg/mg, 0.35 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 0.037 mL/mL, 25000.0 mg/mL, 50000.0 mg/mL, 0.0005 mg/mg, 0.136 mg/mg, 0.1173 mg/mg, 0.085 mg/mL, 0.0948 mg/mg, 0.0625 mg/mg, 9.8 mg/mg, 0.28 mg/mg, 0.075 mg/mL, 0.13 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 0.125 mg/mg, 0.0025 %/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 62.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg

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Warnings

Benzaclin has four contraindications. It is not recommended to be employed when grappling with any of the conditions given in the table below.

Benzaclin Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Crohn Disease

Do Not Combine

Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous

Do Not Combine

pseudomembranous colitis

Do Not Combine

Colitis, Ulcerative

Do Not Combine

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Benzoyl Peroxide may interact with Pulse Frequency

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Benzoyl Peroxide may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 1 known major drug interactions with Benzaclin.

Common Benzaclin Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Dapsone

Minor

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Benzoyl peroxide is combined with Dapsone.

Benzaclin Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The deadliest amount of clindamycin in mice and rats is 2540mg/kg and 2190mg/kg respectively. Although no cases of overdose have been reported, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are expected side effects. In one case, a 3-year-old child was given a high dose of clindamycin over 5 days, which only caused mild abdominal pain and diarrhea. Activated charcoal may be used to remove unabsorbed drug from the body, but hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are not effective. General supportive care is recommended for clindamycin overdoses.

Benzaclin Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Benzaclin?

73 existing clinical trials are currently examining the potential of Benzaclin to address Bacterial Endocarditis, Acne and Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Acne Vulgaris

3 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 4

Inflammation

0 Actively Recruiting

Acne Vulgaris

0 Actively Recruiting

Acne Vulgaris

0 Actively Recruiting

Benzaclin Reviews: What are patients saying about Benzaclin?

5

Patient Review

9/28/2009

Benzaclin for Acne

This product has been amazing at treating my adult acne. I started getting acne as an adult about a year ago and could not find anything that would effectively treat it. It also became painful so I decided to go to the dermatologist. He prescribed Benzaclin and I found relief within two days (my acne was almost completely gone). I have been using it for three months and my skin is now clear.

5

Patient Review

11/7/2011

Benzaclin for Acne

I've been using this for two months and it's done wonders for my skin! The first time I used it, I had a bit of an allergic reaction. But the next day my skin was fine, and it hasn't happened since. Now my skin is clear, oil-free, and radiant.

5

Patient Review

7/21/2009

Benzaclin for Acne

I started using this when I was 30 years old and it's been great for my skin. In the two years that I've used it, my complexion has never looked better. The only downside is that it can be drying, so I make sure to use a light moisturizer during the day to combat that.

5

Patient Review

5/6/2009

Benzaclin for Acne

Benzaclin has worked wonders for my acne. In just two weeks, it's cleared up significantly. I'm really happy with the results!

5

Patient Review

10/31/2013

Benzaclin for Acne

Benzaclin is, by far, the best product I've ever used on my skin. It's kept my acne at a very low minimum for years now, with hardly any pimples, redness or bumps.

4.3

Patient Review

11/13/2009

Benzaclin for Acne

The generic Benzaclin has the same side effects as listed on this site--itching, burning. It hurts and is annoying but I am confident it will be worth it in the end.

4.3

Patient Review

1/16/2018

Benzaclin for Acne

This treatment has been amazing for my skin. I'm 17 years old and have been using it for almost two years now. I still get the occasional breakout, but it's nowhere near as bad as it used to be.

4

Patient Review

10/15/2011

Benzaclin for Acne

I have been having stomach issues recently and I'm hoping it's not from this medication. The side effects seem to indicate that it could be, so be careful if you decide to use this treatment.

4

Patient Review

11/28/2009

Benzaclin for Acne

I've been using benzaclin for the past five months with great results--until recently. Not sure what changed, but it's not working as well as it used to.

3

Patient Review

8/27/2009

Benzaclin for Acne

I've been using Benzaclin for a little over a week now. I haven't seen any specific difference, but I have developed three large and painful cysts on my face. Not ideal, to say the least. Hopefully with more time this will improve, but as of right now I'm pretty disappointed.

2.3

Patient Review

5/14/2010

Benzaclin for Acne

Unfortunately, this medication gave me hives. I stopped using it immediately upon seeing the itchy redness on my face.

1.7

Patient Review

1/16/2021

Benzaclin for Acne

I had a terrible reaction to this product. I only used it for three days, and it left me with a huge rash that covered my face, neck and part of my shoulder.

1.7

Patient Review

1/22/2012

Benzaclin for Acne

I had a severe allergic reaction to this, my face swelled up.

1.3

Patient Review

11/17/2009

Benzaclin for Acne

I've been using the generic form of Benzaclin on my face and back for acne. I had a lot of trouble finding it, and after almost a month of use I haven't seen any improvement. On top of that, it's ruined several shirts and sheets despite allowing it to dry before putting on a shirt.
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Patient Q&A Section about benzaclin

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How do you use BenzaClin for acne?

"Apply a thin layer of Benzaclin to the affected areas of your skin twice a day, in the morning and evening. Apply a thin layer of Duac to the affected areas of your face once a day, in the evening."

Answered by AI

Does BenzaClin fade acne scars?

"Within three days, I saw a reduction in the number of raised pimples on my face. My skin still had some red spots or scars from the pimples, but within a few more days, even the flat scars were gone. My skin looks flawless again. If you're struggling with pimples, I strongly recommend using Benzaclin. It also works well if you use the proactive face wash while using Benzaclin as a topical treatment."

Answered by AI

What is BenzaClin gel used for?

"Benzoyl peroxide works by weakening the bonds that keep the dead skin cells attached to the surface of the skin.

This combination medication is used to treat inflammatory acne vulgaris. Clindamycin is an antibiotic that stops the growth of acne-causing bacteria. Benzoyl peroxide works by weakening the bonds that keep the dead skin cells attached to the surface of the skin, decreasing the number of acne pimples."

Answered by AI

Is BenzaClin good for acne?

"BenzaClin gel kills acne-causing bacteria. Like all acne medications, it takes time to work and you may notice your acne getting worse a few weeks after starting treatment. This initial reaction is expected, so don't stop using the medication."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Benzaclin

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Isotretinoin vs Tetracycline for Acne

Any Age
All Sexes
Charleston, SC

In the effort to find better treatments for Moderate Acne, which often relies on long-term antibiotic use, researchers are exploring alternative options. While Isotretinoin, a Vitamin A derivative, is highly effective for severe acne, its side effects limit its use for milder cases. A recent study from our institution investigated a new approach: weekly Isotretinoin dosing. The results were promising, with acne improvement and no major side effects. This suggests that weekly Isotretinoin could be a successful alternative for moderate acne in both males and females. To validate these findings, investigators propose a randomized controlled trial comparing weekly Isotretinoin to daily Doxycycline over four months. This study could confirm the safety and effectiveness of weekly Isotretinoin, as well as shed light on patient satisfaction, and long-term results compared to standard antibiotics. This research may offer a breakthrough in treating moderate acne while addressing concerns about antibiotic overuse.

Phase < 1
Recruiting

Medical University of South Carolina

Alex Richmond, MD, MSCR