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BenzaClin Topical |
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1 BenzaClin Topical Gel
25gm |
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females

males
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2 BenzaClin Topical Gel
25gm |
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3 BenzaClin Topical Gel
25gm |
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1 BenzaClin Topical Gel
50gm |
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2 BenzaClin Topical Gel
50gm |
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3 BenzaClin Topical Gel
50gm |
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The
following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
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BenzaClin Topical Use Indication:
The BenzaClin Topical comes as a gel to apply to the skin. It is usually applied
twice a day, in the morning and evening. To help you remember to use
BenzaClin Topical gel, apply it at around the same times
every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully,
and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not
understand. Use BenzaClin Topical gel exactly as
directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than
prescribed by your doctor.
To use the gel,
follow these steps:
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Wash the affected area with
warm water and gently pat dry with a clean towel.
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Use you fingertips to spread a
thin layer of gel evenly over the affected area. Avoid getting the gel
in your eyes, nose, mouth, or other body openings. If you do get the
gel in your eyes, wash with warm water.
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Look in the mirror. If you see
a white film on your skin, you have used too much medication.
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Wash your hands.
BenzaClin Topical Medication Side Effects:
BenzaClin Topical may cause side
effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not
go away:
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dry skin
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itching
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peeling skin
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red skin
Some BenzaClin
Topical side effects
can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you
experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
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severe diarrhea
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blood or mucus in the stool
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severe stomach pain or cramps
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changes in your skin or nails that
may be signs of infection with a fungus
Precautions on using BenzaClin Topical Medication
Before using BenzaClin Topical,
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tell your doctor and pharmacist
if you are allergic to clindamycin (Cleocin, Clinda-Derm, C/D/S),
benzoyl peroxide (Benzac, Desquam, PanOxyl, Triaz, others), lincomycin,
or any other medications.
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tell your doctor and pharmacist
what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins,
nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure
to mention any of the following: erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin,
Erythrocin) and other topical medications for acne. Your doctor may
need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully
for side effects.
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tell your doctor if you have or
have ever had stomach problems, ulcerative colitis, or severe diarrhea
caused by antibiotics.
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tell your doctor if you are
pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you
become pregnant while using BenzaClin Topical, call
your doctor.
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plan to avoid unnecessary or
prolonged exposure to sunlight and to wear protective clothing,
sunglasses, and sunscreen. BenzaClin Topical may make
your skin sensitive to sunlight.
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ask your doctor or pharmacist
to recommend a moisturizer to keep your skin soft during treatment.
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