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clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide / CLINDAMYCIN AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE

clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide / CLINDAMYCIN AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE

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Description Clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide, sold under the brand name clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide, is a topical gel used to treat acne vulgaris. It contains 1% clindamycin and 5% benzoyl peroxide. When applied to the skin, the gel is absorbed, and the antibiotic clindamycin works to treat acne, while benzoyl peroxide helps to reduce acne-causing … Read more