DUAC SUMMARY
Duac® Topical Gel contains clindamycin phosphate, (7(S)-chloro-7-deoxylincomycin-2-phosphate), equivalent to 1% clindamycin, and 5% benzoyl peroxide.
Duac Topical Gel is indicated for the topical treatment of inflammatory acne vulgaris.
Duac Topical Gel has not been demonstrated to have any additional benefit when compared to benzoyl peroxide alone in the same vehicle when used for the treatment of non-inflammatory acne.
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DUAC NEWS HIGHLIGHTS Media Articles Related to Duac (Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide)
Health Tip: Caring for Your Skin With Acne (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Skin Conditions News [2008.11.26]
Acne Cream Recalled for Possible Bacterial Contamination
Source: MedPage Today Dermatology [2008.11.17]
Study Lets Teens Sound Off on Acne Therapies
Source: MedicineNet Acne Specialty [2008.08.19]
Acne (Pimples)
Source: MedicineNet Boils Specialty [2008.07.16]
Acne Drug Prevents Tissue Damage From Emphysema
Source: MedicineNet Acne Specialty [2008.05.16]
Published Studies Related to Duac (Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide)
Tazarotene versus tazarotene plus clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne vulgaris: a multicenter, double-blind, randomized parallel-group trial. [2006.03]
Comparison of clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide, tretinoin plus clindamycin, and the combination of clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin plus clindamycin in the treatment of acne vulgaris: a randomized, blinded study. [2005.09]
Clinical experience results with clindamycin 1% benzoyl peroxide 5% gel (Duac) as monotherapy and in combination. [2005.03]
Twice-daily applications of benzoyl peroxide 5%/clindamycin 1% gel versus vehicle in the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae. [2004.06]
Photographic review of results from a clinical study comparing benzoyl peroxide 5%/clindamycin 1% topical gel with vehicle in the treatment of rosacea. [2004.06]
Clinical Trials Related to Duac (Clindamycin / Benzoyl Peroxide)
Evaluation of the Effectiveness, Safety, and Tolerability of Duac Akne Gel and Epiduo Gel in the Treatment of Facial Acne Vulgaris [Recruiting]
Combination Therapy With Differin® Gel 0.3% and Duac® (Clindamycin/Benzoyl Peroxide Gel) in Subjects With Acne Vulgaris [Recruiting]
Comparison of Duac® Gel And Differin® Gel in Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris [Completed]
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DUAC PATIENT REVIEWS / RATINGS / COMMENTSBased on a total of 3 ratings/reviews, Duac has an overall score of 7.67. The effectiveness score is 8 and the side effect score is 8.67. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst.
| | Duac review by care giver of 17 year old male patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | |  |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | Mild Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | acne |
| Dosage & duration: | | topically (dosage frequency: once per day) for the period of 2 years |
| Other conditions: | | none |
| Other drugs taken: | | tazorac | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | clear skin. limited break outs |
| Side effects: | | Some dryness and redness unon initial use |
| Comments: | | Initial treatment began with application of medication and then wiping it off after a period of time. Used inconjunction wiht a mild moisturizer and tazorac. Continued application was extended until product is applies before bedtime and not washed off. Used daily |
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| | Duac review by 37 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | Acne |
| Dosage & duration: | | once a day for 3 months (dosage frequency: once a day) for the period of 2 months and continuing |
| Other conditions: | | asthma |
| Other drugs taken: | | steroids and hayfever medications | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | I had spent a year trying to improve my food intake because of my bad skin. This got rid of the acne within a matter of days. although I still have a few acne scars my skin is soft and feels fantastic. |
| Side effects: | | none |
| Comments: | | once a day I had to a tiny amount of the cream on my face after cleaning. That is all, and it worked. |
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| | Duac review by 37 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | Acne |
| Dosage & duration: | | once a day for 3 months (dosage frequency: once a day) for the period of 2 months and continuing |
| Other conditions: | | asthma |
| Other drugs taken: | | steroids and hayfever medications | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | I had spent a year trying to improve my food intake because of my bad skin. This got rid of the acne within a matter of days. although I still have a few acne scars my skin is soft and feels fantastic. |
| Side effects: | | none |
| Comments: | | once a day I had to a tiny amount of the cream on my face after cleaning. That is all, and it worked. |
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Page last updated: 2008-11-26
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