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Taro-Clindamycin/Benzoyl Peroxide Gel: Uses, Side Effects and Dosage

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Source: Health Canada – Drug Product Database (DPD) and product monographs · About this document

Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Taro-Clindamycin/Benzoyl Peroxide Gel

What is Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel used for?

Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel is used on the skin to treat moderate acne. It should not be used to treat severe (cystic) acne.

Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel contains an antibacterial ingredient called clindamycin that treats only bacterial infections. Clindamycin does not treat viral infections.

It is not known if Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel is safe and effective in people under the age of 12 years old and over the age of 65 years old.

How does Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel work?

Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel works by:

  • slowing or stopping the growth of acne bacteria.
  • killing acne bacteria.

What are the ingredients in Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel?

Medicinal ingredients in Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel: clindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide.

Non-medicinal ingredients in Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel: Carbomer homopolymer, dimethicone, disodium lauryl, sulfosuccinate, edetate disodium, glycerin, methylparaben, poloxamer, purified water, silicon dioxide and sodium hydroxide.

Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel comes in a Topical Gel.

Do not use Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel if:

You are allergic to:

  • clindamycin.
  • benzoyl peroxide.
  • lincomycin, an antibiotic.
  • any of the other ingredients in Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel. See

What are the ingredients in Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel?

You have or have had the following:

  • inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.
  • bloody, severe, or long-lasting diarrhea after using antibiotics.

To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you are:

  • pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

  • breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed.

If you do breast-feed:

  • Do not apply to the chest or breast area to prevent the infant from ingesting

    Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel.

Other warnings you should know about:

  • Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel is for external use only.

  • Keep Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel away from:

    • your eyes.
    • inside your nose.
    • your mouth and lips.
    • other mucous membranes, like inside your vagina.
    • areas of broken or irritated skin.
    • sunburned skin, until it has healed
  • If contact occurs with any of the above areas, flush with water for at least 5 minutes. If discomfort continues, talk to your healthcare professional.
  • Do not apply too much. Applying too much may cause skin irritation. If this happens, use the gel less often.
  • Limit your time in the sun. If you have to be in the sun, wear protective clothing and sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.
  • Do not use other acne medications applied to the skin unless your healthcare professional tells you to do so.
  • If you have recently used other medicines with clindamycin or erythromycin, Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel may not work as well as it should. Tell your healthcare professional if you have recently used these other medicines.

Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.

The following may interact with Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel:

  • Medicines used to relax muscles during surgery.
  • Erythromycin, an antibiotic.
  • Medicines applied to the skin that contain tretinoin, isotretinoin or tazarotene.
  • Medicines called sulphonamides that are applied to the skin such as dapsone or sulfacetamide.
  • Other acne medications applied to the skin.

How to take Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel:

  • Before you apply:

    • wash your skin with a mild cleanser that doesn’t irritate your skin.
    • rinse with warm water.
    • gently pat dry.
  • Apply only to your skin.

  • After you apply:

    • wash your hands with soap and water.
  • Although you may feel better early in treatment, use only as directed by your healthcare professional.
  • Misuse or overuse of Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel could lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by clindamycin (resistance). This means that Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel may not work for you in the future.
  • Do not share your medicine.

Usual dose:

  • Apply a thin layer to the affected area, once a day.

  • For the face, apply a pea-sized amount for each affected area of your face, for example, to:

    • your chin.
    • each cheek.
    • your forehead.

Overdose:

If you accidently swallow Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel seek medical advice.

If you think you have taken too much Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional poison control centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.

Missed dose:

If you missed a dose of this medication, apply it as soon as you remember. Do not apply two doses at the same time.

What are possible side effects from using Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel?

These are not all the possible side effects you may feel when taking Taro-Clindamycin /

Benzoyl Peroxide Gel. If you experience any side effects not listed here, contact your healthcare professional.

Side effects may include:

  • skin rash that is red or bumpy.
  • dry or itchy skin.
  • numbness or tingling of the skin.
  • burning or stinging of the skin.
  • peeling skin.
  • a change in colour of the skin where the medicine was applied.
  • sensitivity to the sun.
  • worsening of acne.

Serious side effects and what to do about them

Symptom / effect

Talk to your healthcare

professional

Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help
Only if severeIn all cases

RARE

Colitis (inflammation of the intestines):

  • cramps.
  • severe pain.
  • bloating.
  • severe or long lasting diarrhea (bloody or watery).
  • nausea.
  • vomiting.
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Folliculitis (an infection of your hair follicles):

  • tiny red or white bump at the base of a hair.
  • painful or tender skin.
  • blisters.
  • skin itching.
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Severe allergic reaction:

  • raised and itchy rash (hives).
  • swelling of the mouth, face or tongue, making it hard to breathe.
  • collapsing.
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If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, talk to your healthcare professional.

Storage:

Store at room temperature (15° - 25°C). Do not freeze. Keep tube tightly closed. Keep out of reach and sight of children.

If there is any Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel left 60 days after you receive it, you should throw it out and talk to your healthcare professional.

If you want more information about Taro-Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Gel:

  • Talk to your healthcare professional

  • Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website

    (http://hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php); the manufacturer’s website

    http://www.taro.ca, or by calling 1-800-268-1975.

Last Revised March 4, 2019

TARO is a registered trademark of Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Reporting Side Effects

You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:

  • Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/medeffect- canada/adverse-reaction-reporting.html) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or
  • Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.

NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.

About this document

Source: Health Canada – Drug Product Database (DPD) and product monographs · DIN (Drug Identification Number): 02440180

Revision date stated in the text: March 4, 2019

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Drug information for Taro-Clindamycin/Benzoyl Peroxide Gel

Rx or OTC
Prescription (Rx)?
DIN 02440180
Schedule(s) PRESCRIPTION
Active ingredient(s) Clindamycin (clindamycin phosphate) 1 %, Benzoyl peroxide 5 %
Dosage form(s) Gel
Route(s) of administration Topical
Drug class (WHO ATC)
  1. D Dermatologicals
    1. D10 Anti-acne preparations
      1. D10A Anti-acne preparations for topical use
        1. D10AF Antiinfectives for treatment of acne
          1. D10AF51 Clindamycin, combinations
Company TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Current status Marketed
Current status date August 5, 2015

Source: Health Canada – Drug Product Database (DPD) and product monographs, data as of November 1, 2026. Data from the Health Canada Drug Product Database, as published there. Not a substitute for the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.