Peroclin 2.5%

Uses

Clindamycin Topical is generally used in treatment of the treatment of bacterial infections.
Benzoyl Peroxide is generally used in treatment of the treatment of acne.

Side Effects

• Burning sensation
• Dry skin
• Dryness
• Erythema
• Itching
• Skin irritation
• Skin peeling

How to use

Benzoyl Peroxide is meant for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. For directions before use, please check the label. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How it works

Clindamycin Topical is an antibiotic that improves the condition by stopping synthesis of necessary proteins required by bacteria to carry out its important functions. Therefore, it prevents the bacteria from growing, and helps prevent the infection from spreading to
Benzoyl Peroxide belongs to the class of drugs called as keratolytic agents. It acts by killing the acne causing bacteria thereby preventing the infection. It also has peeling and drying properties.

Faqs

Q. Can I use clindamycin with a penicillin allergy?
Clindamycin is considered safe for use in patients with a penicillin allergy

Q. Does clindamycin treat acne scars?
Clindamycin can prevent the formation of new scars by preventing formation of new acne, but will not be useful for the scars already formed

Q. Can clindamycin cream cause thrush?
Yes. Use of clindamycin cream may cause thrush (a type of fungal or yeast infection) in rare cases.

Q. Does Benzoyl Peroxide work/ is Benzoyl Peroxide good for skin/pimples/acne/acne marks/ acne scars/ dark spots?
Benzoyl Peroxide is effective in treating acne on face, chest or back in most of the people where the skin has a lot of blackheads, spots and pimples. It can be helpful in treating acne marks, scars and dark spots

Q. Does Benzoyl Peroxide darken skin/cause hyperpigmentation/peel skin/bleach skin/cause redness?
Benzoyl Peroxide may cause redness, peel the skin and also bleach skin and hair. It doesn't darken the skin or cause hyperpigmentation, but it should be best to use it under a doctor's supervision

Q. Is Benzoyl Peroxide a BHA/an antibiotic/ retin a/salicylic acid?
Benzoyl Peroxide is not a beta hydroxy acid (BHA), antibiotic, retin A or salicylic acid

Q. Is Benzoyl Peroxide the same as hydrogen peroxide?
No, Benzoyl Peroxide is different from hydrogen peroxide.

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