What is Acanya: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Topical application routeUse this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Topical application routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine.

Before you apply this medicine, wash your skin gently with warm water and pat it dry.

Topical application routeApply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Rub it in gently.

Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Missed dose: Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Throw away any unused Duac® gel after 60 days or Acanya® gel after 10 weeks.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Before you apply this medicine, wash your skin gently with warm water and pat it dry.

Topical application routeUse this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Topical application routeApply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Rub it in gently.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Throw away any unused Duac® gel after 60 days or Acanya® gel after 10 weeks.

Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Topical application routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine.

Missed dose: Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

This medicine should not be used in your eyes, inside your body, or over large areas of skin. If this medicine does get in your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse it off right away.

Topical application routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine. Follow your doctor's instructions about how to clean and care for your wound while you are using this medicine.

Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

Some forms of this medicine may contain alcohol. Do not use these medicines near a fire or if you are smoking.

Different forms of this medicine are used in different ways. Be sure you understand all the directions before you use them. Ask a pharmacist if you have any questions.

Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

Topical application routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine. Follow your doctor's instructions about how to clean and care for your wound while you are using this medicine.

Different forms of this medicine are used in different ways. Be sure you understand all the directions before you use them. Ask a pharmacist if you have any questions.

Some forms of this medicine may contain alcohol. Do not use these medicines near a fire or if you are smoking.

This medicine should not be used in your eyes, inside your body, or over large areas of skin. If this medicine does get in your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse it off right away.

Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Topical application routeAsk your pharmacist or doctor how to dispose of the medicine container and any leftover or expired medicine.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, or lincomycin, or if you have a history of bowel problems such as ulcerative colitis or severe diarrhea caused by antibiotics.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any of its ingredients.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or any problems with your blood.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

In some cases, the long-term use of topical antibacterial medicines can cause a fungal infection. Tell your doctor if you notice new or increased pain, redness, or swelling on the treated skin.

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, or pain in your upper stomach.

Redness, burning, itching, or swelling in the area where the medicine is applied.

Unexplained fever, chills, cough, sore throat, and body aches.

Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.

Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.

Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.

Do not get the medicine on your hair or any colored fabric. This medicine may cause bleaching.

Some medicines can affect how benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin works. Tell your doctor if you are using the following: ErythromycinProducts that contain sulfone

This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.

This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.

Do not get the medicine on your hair or any colored fabric. This medicine may cause bleaching.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are using cimetidine (Tagamet®), or a sulfa drug such as trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, Bactrim®, Cotrim®, or Septra®. Do not use any other medicines on the treated skin unless your doctor tells you to.

Topical application routeDo not put cosmetics or skin care products on the treated skin.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse. Call your doctor if you are using Bactroban® and your skin does not get better in 3 to 5 days.

In some cases, the long-term use of topical antibacterial medicines can cause a fungal infection. Tell your doctor if you notice new or increased pain, redness, or swelling on the treated skin.