Acanya and Acetoxyl 10 Topical

• Generic Name: benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical
• Dosage Forms: gel
• Other Brand Names: Acanya, Benzaclin, BenzaClin with pump, DUAC, Z-Clinz 10, Z-Clinz 5, Neuac, Onexton, Duac Care System

Acanya Gel contains a combination of benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin. Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect that allows excess oil and dirt to be washed away. Clindamycin is an antibiotic that prevents bacteria from growing on the skin.

Acanya Gel is used to treat acne vulgaris in patients 12 years or older.

Acanya may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: benzoyl peroxide topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Acne-Clear, Benzac AC, BenzePro, Benziq, Brevoxyl Acne Wash Kit, Clearskin, Fostex Wash 10%, NeoBenz Micro, Neutrogena Acne Mask, Oscion, Oxy Daily Wash, Oxy-10, Pacnex, PanOxyl, Persa-Gel, Riax, SoluCLENZ Rx, Triaz, BP Foaming Wash, BPO-10 Wash, BPO-5 Wash, Effaclor Duo, Neutrogena Clear Pore, PanOxyl Wash, PanOxyl-4 Creamy Wash, PanOxyl-8 Creamy Wash, BenzEFoam, Brevoxyl, Inova

Benzoyl peroxide topical is used to treat acne and may be used for other skin conditions as determined by your doctor.

This medicine is available without prescription. Some of the skin products are available only with your doctor's prescription.