Benzaclin Cream

Benzaclin gel is a prescription medicine that is widely used for the treatment of acne. The drug is a combination of 2 active ingredients - 5% benzoyl peroxide and 1% clindamycin topical antibiotics. The unique blend of the 2 active ingredients helps to relieve symptoms of acne. Benzaclin gel is a popular product by Dermik Laboratories, a company that manages the affairs of dermatology for the famous pharmaceutical company Sanofi-Aventis in the United States.

About the active ingredients in Benzaclin

A mixture of benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin Benzaclin is a powerful treatment against acne. 2 understand the active ingredients separately Benzaclin Gel:

• Benzoyl peroxide - This organic compound is found to be very effective in the treatment of acne. Its antibacterial properties has a slight drying effect that allows excess oil and dirt to be washed. Benzoyl peroxide helps in the treatment by acting as a peeling agent. It increases the turnover of the skin and clears the pores, which reduces the number of bacteria. In addition, it helps to reduce inflammation caused by acne.
• Clindamycin - It is an antibiotic that prevents bacteria from growing on the skin and also reduces swelling pimples. Clindamycin is a widely used drug for the topical treatment of acne.

How Does Benzaclin?

Acne is a skin condition often diagnosed in men and women. Generally, people who have acne problem, the population of Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes), which is commonly found in the skin grows uncontrollably. This relentless growth of P. acnes leads to the formation of acne. The two active ingredients in Benzaclin - benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin help reduce the population of P. acnes and thus treat acne lesions.

Benzoyl peroxide helps to cleanse the pores by reducing oily substances on the skin and also reduces inflammation of acne. Although clindamycin helps fight bacteria caused by acne and reduces swelling pimples, Benzaclin, a powerful combination of benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin, works especially well for people with inflammatory acne. To see effective results, you'll need to apply Benzaclin gel twice daily for at least 12 weeks. Little improvement can be seen in the first 2 weeks of treatment.

Possible side effects of Benzaclin

Like all prescription drugs, Benzaclin cream is also associated with some side effects. The intensity of these side effects, but vary from person to person and some people even do not report any side effects. Some commonly reported minor side effects of Benzaclin rash, itching, dryness, redness, flaking and peeling of the skin. Some side effects of Benzaclin are rarely reported shortness of breath, swelling of lips or tongue, diarrhea and abdominal cramps.

Please report to your doctor immediately if you notice any serious side effects of Benzaclin topical gel , or if any other side effects become bothersome. To avoid side effects always tell your doctor about your medical conditions and medications you take. Benzaclin gel must be used within 12 weeks of opening the jar. Any unused medication should be discarded after this period of time.