The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
Neuac:
- Mild skin redness (26%)
- Mild skin peeling (17%)
- Mild skin dryness (15%)
- Mild skin burning (5%)
Acanya:
- Mild skin redness (25%)
- Mild skin scaling (18%)
- Mild skin itching (15%)
- Mild skin burning (8%)
Clindamycin 1% / benzoyl peroxide 5%:
- Dryness (12%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Stinging
- Sunburn
Clindamycin/Benzoyl Peroxide serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Inflammation of your large intestine: diarrhea that doesn't go away (especially if it's bloody), severe stomach cramps
- Serious allergic reaction: hives; trouble breathing; itching; swelling of your face, eyes, lips, tongue, or throat
Source: DailyMed
The following Clindamycin/Benzoyl Peroxide side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Less common
Burning, itching, redness, skin rash, swelling, or soreness at the application site
flushing or redness of the skin
peeling
sunburn
unusually warm skin
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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