{"product_id":"duac-gel","title":"Duac Gel","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuac Once Daily Gel is a prescription acne treatment applied directly to the skin. It contains two active ingredients: clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuac may be suitable for mild to moderate acne, particularly where acne is inflamed, red, raised or spotty. It may help with inflammatory acne lesions such as papules and pustules, as well as acne involving blocked pores, blackheads and whiteheads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- How to use --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to use\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible__content accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse Duac exactly as directed by your pharmacist, prescriber or the patient information leaflet supplied with your medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuac is for external skin use only. It is usually applied once daily in the evening to the acne-affected area, where suitable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore applying Duac, wash the affected skin gently with a mild cleanser and dry fully. Apply a thin film of gel to the entire affected area, not just individual spots. If the gel does not rub in easily, too much may have been applied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWash your hands after applying the gel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid contact with the eyes, lips, mouth, nostrils, mucous membranes, broken skin, irritated skin and very sensitive areas. If accidental contact occurs, rinse well with water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not apply more than directed. Using more gel will not improve results faster and may increase redness, peeling, dryness, burning and irritation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the first few weeks, peeling, redness, dryness or mild irritation may occur. A non-comedogenic moisturiser may help. If irritation becomes troublesome, your clinician may advise reducing frequency temporarily, pausing treatment or stopping treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid excessive sunlight, sunbeds and UV lamps while using Duac. Use suitable sun protection when sun exposure cannot be avoided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuac can bleach hair, towels, bedding, clothing and coloured fabrics. Allow the gel to dry fully before contact with fabrics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not use Duac continuously for more than 12 weeks unless specifically advised after clinical review. Acne antibiotic treatment should be reviewed to reduce unnecessary antibiotic exposure and resistance risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf acne does not improve, worsens, becomes painful or cystic, causes scarring, or significantly affects mood or confidence, seek clinical review.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Main Ingredients --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eMain Ingredients\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible__content accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuac Once Daily 10mg\/g + 50mg\/g Gel contains two active ingredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClindamycin 10mg per gram as clindamycin phosphate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenzoyl peroxide 50mg per gram as hydrous benzoyl peroxide, equivalent to anhydrous benzoyl peroxide 5% w\/w.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther ingredients include carbomer, dimeticone, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, edetate disodium, glycerol, silica colloidal hydrated, poloxamer 182, purified water and sodium hydroxide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuac is a white to slightly yellow gel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you stock Duac Once Daily 10mg\/g + 30mg\/g Gel instead, the benzoyl peroxide strength should be amended to 30mg\/g, equivalent to 3% w\/w.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways read the patient information leaflet supplied with your specific medicine before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Side Effects \u0026 Cautions --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eSide Effects \u0026amp; Cautions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible__content accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome people experience side effects while using Duac. Very common side effects can include redness, peeling and dryness at the application site. These are usually mild but can be more noticeable when treatment is first started.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon side effects can include burning sensation at the application site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUncommon side effects can include tingling, dermatitis, itching, rash and worsening of acne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther reported side effects include allergic reactions, hives, skin discolouration, application-site reactions, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and colitis, including antibiotic-associated colitis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStop using Duac and seek urgent medical advice if you develop swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, difficulty breathing, severe rash, hives, faintness, collapse or symptoms of a serious allergic reaction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStop using Duac and seek medical advice promptly if you develop prolonged or severe diarrhoea, abdominal cramps or blood\/mucus in stools. Although Duac is applied to the skin, clindamycin can rarely be associated with antibiotic-related bowel inflammation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuac is not suitable for everyone. Do not use it if you are allergic to clindamycin, lincomycin, benzoyl peroxide or any ingredient in the gel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtra clinical review may be needed if you have very sensitive skin, eczema, atopic skin, broken skin, sunburn, severe acne, cystic acne, acne scarring, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease or a history of antibiotic-associated colitis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not use Duac with other topical acne treatments, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide products, exfoliating acids, medicated cleansers, abrasive scrubs or strongly drying skincare products unless advised by a clinician, as irritation may increase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuac should not usually be used at the same time as erythromycin-containing products. Tell your clinician about all acne treatments, skincare products and medicines you use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding, Duac should only be used where clinically appropriate after individual risk-benefit assessment. If used during breastfeeding, it should not be applied to the breast area to avoid accidental infant exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitability depends on acne type, acne severity, affected areas, previous treatments, skin sensitivity, medical history, current medicines, pregnancy or breastfeeding status, allergy history and clinical assessment. 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