Benzoyl Peroxide / Clindamycin
Benzoyl Peroxide/Clindamycin is a topical combination medication used to treat acne vulgaris. It combines clindamycin, an antibiotic that reduces bacteria, with benzoyl peroxide, which helps reduce oil and unclog pores. This dual-action approach makes it effective for moderate acne when single-ingredient treatments haven't worked.
Topical combination medication for treating acne by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 646781
- Generic
- Benzoyl Peroxide / Clindamycin
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- Neuac, Onexton, Acanya
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Primarily used to treat acne vulgaris (common acne) on the face, chest, or back. Often prescribed when over-the-counter acne products have been ineffective, particularly for inflammatory acne with papules and pustules.
Clindamycin is an antibiotic that inhibits the growth of acne-causing bacteria (Cutibacterium acnes), while benzoyl peroxide works as a keratolytic agent that helps shed dead skin cells and reduces oil production. Together, they provide complementary mechanisms to reduce acne lesions.
May cause skin dryness, irritation, or peeling during initial use. Avoid excessive sun exposure and use sunscreen. Bleaching of hair and colored fabrics may occur with benzoyl peroxide. Complete the full course as prescribed even if improvement is seen earlier.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 28, 2026. · Read our editorial policy