Benzaclin gel is a potent ant-acne cream. It is well conceived from a formulation of two strong anti-acne compounds- benzoyl peroxide and antibiotic clindamycin. The drug is essentially available in the form of gel and is designed for topical use only. It is a prescription based medicine and is known to reverse the growth of Propionibacterium acnes on the skin.
Once this form of acne is controlled, one starts to observe considerable reduction in the overall acne outbreak. This combination medicine is especially known to cut down the growth of inflamed breakouts. The medicine usually takes around eight to twelve weeks to completely diminish the acne lesions.
It is ideal for application twice a week, once in the morning and once at night before hitting the bed. It is intended for external use on a clean and dry skin. However, the continued application of this topical medicine is known trigger certain side effects. Some of the most common side effects of the drug are dryness of the skin, peeling and / or flaking of the skin, appearance of red colored rashes on the skin, severe itching and more. The application of this medicine may not be considered appropriate for expecting women as it may lead to birth defects in the growing baby.
