Clindamycin gel: Long-term use of clindamycin

Long-term use of clindamycin alone may cause resistance and/or overgrowth of non-susceptible dermal bacteria or fungi and their overgrowth. Although this is a rare occurrence, occasional Gram-negative folliculitis has been reported during treatment with clindamycin 1% topical products. The prevalence of clindamycin resistance may vary ... The full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist. DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL contains the active ingredients clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide. DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL is used to treat acne. For more information, see Section 1. Why ... Dalacin V Cream contains clindamycin phosphate, the active ingredient, in a white cream base in a strength of 20 mg clindamycin per gram (2%). Dalacin V Cream also contains: DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL contains the active ingredients clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide. Clindamycin is an antibiotic, which prevents the growth of bacteria which are involved in acne. Benzoyl peroxide acts to reduce comedones (blackheads and whiteheads). It is also effective at killing the bacteria, which are involved in acne, and makes the skin less oily.