Comparing Benzaclin vs Duac
| Benzaclin (benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin) | Duac (benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin) |
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| Benzaclin (benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin) | Duac (benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Acne. Benzaclin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Acne. Duac may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Benzaclin (benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin) | More about Duac (benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Benzaclin has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 95 ratings on Drugs.com. 78% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect. |
Duac has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 279 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
View all Benzaclin side effects |
View all Duac side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
| Lower cost generic approved | ||
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin brands include: Acanya, Duac, Neuac, Onexton, Z-Clinz 10 | Other benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin brands include: Acanya, Benzaclin, Neuac, Onexton, Z-Clinz 10 | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 21 drugs are known to interact with Benzaclin:
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A total of 21 drugs are known to interact with Duac:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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December 21, 2000 |
August 26, 2002 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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