Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide and Tri-Lo-Marzia

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

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.

Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat acne.

Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Estarylla, Femynor, Mono-Linyah, Mononessa, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Previfem, Sprintec, Tri-Lo-Marzia, TriNessa, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Ortho-Cyclen, Sprintec 28, Tri-Lo-Marzia>

Tri-Lo-Marzia is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Tri-Lo-Marzia also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.

Tri-Lo-Marzia is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. There are many available brands of this medicine. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

Tri-Lo-Marzia may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.