Drug details

Acanya Gel (clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5%)

type of Acne Agents, Topical Combos

Acanya (clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5%) for topical use is a combination of an antibiotic and an antibacterial and keratolytic agent used to treat acne.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • redness or other irritation.
  • itching or tingly feeling,
  • skin irritation such as burning or stinging,
  • dryness or peeling of treated skin, or
The following drugs are related to Acanya Gel, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Accutane (isotretinoin)
  • Differin Cream (adapalene cream)
  • Arazlo (tazarotene lotion)
  • Avita Cream (tretinoin)
  • BenzaClin (clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide)
  • Benzagel (benzoyl peroxide gel)
  • Onexton (cindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide gel, 1.2%/3.75)
  • Clindacin P (clindamycin topical solution)
  • Oracea (doxycycline)
  • Emgel (erythromycin)
  • Erygel (erythromycin topical gel)
  • Pediazole (erythromycin and sulfisoxazole)
  • Klaron (sodium sulfacetamide lotion)
  • Minocin (minocycline hydrochloride oral suspension)
  • Seysara (sarecycline tablets)
  • Sumycin (tetracycline)
  • Twyneo (tretinoin and benzoyl peroxide cream)
The following supplements are related to Acanya Gel, and may be used together with the drug:
  • Zinc (s.)
  • Bovine Cartilage (s.)
  • Saccharomyces Boulardii (s.)
  • Alpha Hydroxy Acids (s.)
  • Guggul (s.)
  • Tea Tree Oil (s.)