Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide and Estrogel

• Generic Name: benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical
• Dosage Forms: gel
• 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: estradiol
• Dosage Forms: gel, metered
• Other Brand Names:

  EstroGel Pump, Alora, Climara, Estradiol Patch, Menostar, Minivelle, Vivelle-Dot, Estraderm, Vivelle, Delestrogen, Depo-Estradiol, Divigel, Elestrin Pump, Estrasorb, Evamist, Estrace, DepoEstradiol, Elestrin, Estradot, Estrogel, Femtrace, Femring, Gynodiol

Estrogel is a clear, colorless gel medicine that contains an estrogen hormone called estradiol. Estrogens are female sex hormones made by a woman's ovaries that regulate many processes in the body.

Estrogel is a prescription medicine used to reduce certain symptoms of menopause such as moderate to severe hot flashes, and vaginal symptoms such as dryness, burning, and irritation.

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