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Benzaclin

Benzoyl peroxide + Clindamycin phosphate

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The generic names of Benzaclin is clindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide, which are also the active ingredients of Benzaclin. It is used primarily in the treatment of acne vulgaris. It is a topical product meant for external use only. Benzoyl peroxide functions by decreasing the inflammation caused by acne and also discards the oily residue found in people suffering from acne vulgaris. Clindamycin functions like an antibiotic and combats the bacteria, decreasing the swelling of the pimples.

The inactive ingredients of Benzaclin are carbomer, sodium hydroxide, dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate and water.

It is also used in the treatment of whiteheads, blackheads and pimples.

It is manufactured by Sanofi-Aventis.
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Benzaclin, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 94.4% 0% 5.6%
Breathing 0% 5.6% 94.4% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 11.1% 72.2% 11.1% 5.6%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 94.4% 5.6% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 94.4% 5.6% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 88.9% 5.6% 5.6%
Energy 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Eyesight 0% 11.1% 88.9% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 94.4% 0% 5.6%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Patience 0% 5.6% 94.4% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 94.4% 5.6% 0%
Skin Complexion 5.3% 5.3% 57.9% 26.3% 5.3%
Sleep 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Stress Level 0% 5.6% 94.4% 0% 0%
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Commonly Reported Benzaclin Side Effects
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Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Change in Skin Coloring 94.4% 5.6% 0% 0% 0%
Dry Skin 47.4% 5.3% 36.8% 10.5% 0%
Itching 94.4% 5.6% 0% 0% 0%
Redness 78.9% 10.5% 10.5% 0% 0%
Scaling 92.3% 7.7% 0% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 84.2% 10.5% 5.3% 0% 0%
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30 Dec 2011 It worked well, and the doctor brought me down to a lower dosage when I was finished
   —Posted by Anonymous
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18 Oct 2011 Benzaclin was prescribed to me by a Dermatologist; I was on a cycle of Benzaclin every morning and Retin-A at night. Aside from the few adverse effects (dry skin, staining of clothes) listed above, there were no problems side effects with taking Benzaclin. I don't think it is the best acne medication out there, however. At least for me, the improvement was mild, and it did not do as good of a job as I would have hoped. My dermatologist has since changed my acne medication to Tazorac and Clindamycin, and I believe these work much better
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18 Jul 2010 I was given this medication once for my acne and it burned my face and i had redness and peeling on the spots in which i applied the medication, I stopped taking this medication due to these effects.
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08 Jul 2010 When I started taking Benzaclin, I didn't have any insurance coverage so I paid over 150 dollars for a tube of it. While it was very effective and did not dry out my skin, I could only use it for a short time because I couldn't afford it!
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26 May 2010 So far, it's been a pretty effective acne medication gel. I use it as needed-whenever I get pimples. It helps dry up acne spots and clears the skin pretty quickly. Only con is that it drys out the skin , so I have to make sure to use moisturizer.
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