What is DUAC?
Benzoyl peroxide is antibacterial. It has a mild drying action that helps to wash away excess dirt and oil. Clindamycin prevents the growth of bacteria on the skin. DUAC is a combination medication used to treat acne. DUAC can be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.
Side effects of DUAC
Benzoyl peroxide may cause a severe allergic reaction or skin irritation. These reactions can occur within minutes of applying the medication, or even a day later. If you experience any of the following symptoms: hives, itching, difficulty breathing, or feeling light-headed or swollen in your face, lips, throat, or tongue,
This medicine can cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- If you experience severe skin irritation, such as blistering, peeling, or burning of the treated area, then this treatment is not for you.
- Diarrhoea is a condition that is watery, bloody, or both.
Side effects of DUAC include:
- Mild burning or stinging
- Itching or tingling feeling
- Dryness or peeling on treated skin
- Redness or other irritation.
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. The FDA can be contacted at 1-800-FDA-1088 to report side effects.
Warnings
This medication can cause an allergic reaction that is rare but severe. If you experience hives or itching, have difficulty breathing, feel light-headed, or swell your face, lips, or throat, stop using the medicine immediately and seek emergency medical attention.
Before you take this drug
If you have an allergy to Clindets or benzoylperoxide (Cleocin), then you should avoid using DUAC.
This medicine may cause side effects even though it is applied topically. This medicine may not work for you if:
- Enteritis is inflammation of the intestines.
- Ulcerative Colitis
- If you've ever suffered from severe diarrhea due to antibiotics,
DUAC is not known to harm unborn babies. If you plan to get pregnant or are already pregnant, tell your doctor. We do not know if benzoyl-peroxide topicals and clindamycin can pass into breast milk or if they could harm a baby who is nursing. This medicine should not be used while breastfeeding.
How to take DUAC?
Do not alter the instructions on your prescription. Use this medication only as directed. Do not exceed the prescribed dosage or take it longer than specified. It will not work faster if you use it more or apply it more frequently than recommended. You may also experience more side effects. You can apply a small amount of the medicine to 1 or 2 small acne areas every day for 3 days in a row to test if there is a reaction. Every day, apply a small amount to one or two small acne spots. On the fourth day, if there is no reaction to the medicine, you can use the full amount prescribed. After applying the medicine, wash your hands. Use a mild cleanser to wash your face (not soap). Pat the skin with a towel. DUAC can be applied twice daily, in the morning and at night. Avoid getting the medicine in your mouth, nose, eyes (or in the nose creases), or lips. If you accidentally get it in any of these places, rinse with water. This medicine should not be applied to sunburnt, windburned, or chapped skin. Your symptoms may not improve for several weeks. Continue to take the medication according to instructions, and inform your doctor if you do not see improvement in your symptoms. Store the container unopened in a fridge until you're ready to use it. Do not freeze. Store the gel at room temperature, away from moisture or heat. Do not freeze. After the date of expiration has passed, throw away any medicine that is still unused. Duac expires after 60 days. Acanya expires in 10 weeks. BenzaClin expires in 3 months.
What happens if I miss the dose?
As soon as you recall, apply the missed dose. If your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose. You should not take extra medicine to compensate for a missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention. Bloody or watery diarrhea can be a sign of an overdose if DUAC is absorbed through the skin.
What should be avoided?
Avoid skin products that can cause irritation. These include harsh soaps, skin cleansers or shampoos, permanent hair dyes or chemicals, hair waxes or removers, and skin products containing alcohol, spices, astringents, or lime. Do not use other medications to treat the same areas that you have treated with DUAC unless you are told by your doctor. Antibiotics can cause diarrhea. This may indicate a new virus. Stop using DUAC if you experience diarrhea that is bloody or watery. Call your doctor. You should only use anti-diarrhea medication if your doctor has prescribed it.
Avoid tanning beds or exposure to the sun. This medication may make you burn easier. When you're outdoors, wear protective clothing and use sunblock with an SPF of 30 or more. If you have treated your skin with DUAC and are using sunscreen containing PABA, avoid applying it to the same area. Skin discoloration can occur. This peroxide is a bleaching agent for hair and fabrics. This medicine should not be used on colored bed linens, towels, or clothing.
Interaction with other drug
Other drugs that you may take orally or even inject are unlikely to have any effect on benzoyl and clindamycin applied topically. Many drugs interact with each other. Inform your healthcare providers of all the medicines you take, including prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
