Combining clindamycin 1%-benzoyl peroxide 5% gel with multiple therapeutic options

Cutis. 2006 Aug;78(2 Suppl 1):13-20.

Abstract

This article reports on recent studies and case reports that evaluated the stability, tolerability, and efficacy of clindamycin 1%-benzoyl peroxide 5% tube gel in combination with topical retinoids and oral antibiotics. Overall, these combinations appeared to be well-tolerated, effective, and, as reported in the case studies, adaptable to common clinical practice.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy*
  • Adapalene
  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Administration, Oral
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Benzoyl Peroxide / administration & dosage
  • Benzoyl Peroxide / therapeutic use*
  • Clindamycin / administration & dosage
  • Clindamycin / therapeutic use*
  • Dermatologic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Dermatologic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Drug Combinations
  • Female
  • Gels
  • Humans
  • Keratolytic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Keratolytic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Minocycline / administration & dosage
  • Minocycline / therapeutic use
  • Naphthalenes / administration & dosage
  • Naphthalenes / therapeutic use
  • Nicotinic Acids / administration & dosage
  • Nicotinic Acids / therapeutic use
  • Retinoids / administration & dosage
  • Retinoids / therapeutic use
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tretinoin / administration & dosage
  • Tretinoin / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Drug Combinations
  • Gels
  • Keratolytic Agents
  • Naphthalenes
  • Nicotinic Acids
  • Retinoids
  • Adapalene
  • Clindamycin
  • Tretinoin
  • tazarotene
  • Minocycline
  • Benzoyl Peroxide