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Variety of delivery options including next day & free delivery.
Pharmacy, clinic and prescribers based in Greater Manchester.
Start your treatment with a quick and free online consultation.
Fill in a quick online consultation for our licensed pharmacists to review.
Our pharmacists will review your treatment to ensure it’s suitable.
Your treatment will be delivered to your door quickly & discretely.
Benzoyl Peroxide & Clindamycin Gel is a topical antibiotic treatment used for mild to moderate acne. It is the generic version of Duac Gel, which contains the same ingredients.
It works by targeting acne-causing bacteria that cause acne. Effects may be seen as early as 2 weeks into treatment. However, you may need up to 5 weeks to see results. Ensure you apply clindamycin & benzoyl peroxide gel every day, as prescribed, in order to get results with this acne treatment. Excessive application will not improve results but may increase the risk of skin irritation.
| Medication Name | Clindamycin + Benzoyl Peroxide Gel |
| Active Ingredients | Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide |
| Medication form | Gel |
| Used to treat | Mild to Moderate Acne |
| Available dosages | Benzoyl Peroxide – 5% Clindamycin – 1% 30g tube |
| Other names by which this medication is known | Generic Duac gel Duac alternative |
| Common side effects |
Itching, peeling, or burning skin Redness of the skin |
| Who is this medication suitable for | Adults Children over 12 years |
| Do you need a prescription for it? | Yes |
| How should it be used? | Apply once a day at night |
| Patient Information Leaflet | Clindamycin + Benzoyl Peroxide Gel Patient Information Leaflet |
Treatment with Clindamycin & Benzoyl Peroxide Gel should not exceed more than 12 weeks of continuous use.
You can buy Benzoyl Peroxide & Clindamycin Gel online from Click2Pharmacy. We provide this Duac alternative as part of our prescription-based service. You will need to fill out a consultation form on our online clinic page, which is reviewed by one of our prescribing pharmacists. Once this is approved, it will be delivered discretely to your door.
Adults and children over the age of 12 years can use clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide treatment for acne.
Common side effects of Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide prescription treatment are:
These side effects tend to be mild. If you notice any of the above side effects, use the gel less often.
In rare cases, it can cause stomach cramps and diarrhoea as Clindamycin is an antibiotic. If you experience any severe side effects, you must stop using Duac acne gel and speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
For a full list of side effects, please read the patient information leaflet.
Clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel gel contains 2 ingredients combatting acne in different ways. Clindamycin is an acne fighting antibiotic that prevents bacteria from multiplying and helps to control skin inflammation. Benzoyl peroxide helps to reduce your existing acne and has bacteria killing properties. Consistency is key when using clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel for acne treatment. You may see results in as little as 2 weeks.
