INDICATION
Duac Once Daily Gel is indicated for the topical treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris, particularly inflammatory lesions, in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and above.
Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.
DOSAGE
For cutaneous use only.
Adults and Adolescents (aged 12 years and above)
Duac Once Daily Gel should be applied once daily in the evening, to the entire affected area.
Patients should be advised that excessive application will not improve efficacy, but may increase the risk of skin irritation. If excessive dryness or peeling occurs, frequency of application should be reduced or application temporarily interrupted.
Treatment with Duac Once Daily Gel should not exceed more than 12 weeks of continuous use.
Paediatric population
The safety and efficacy of Duac Once Daily Gel has not been established in children under 12 years of age, therefore Duac Once Daily Gel is not recommended for use in this population.
Elderly patients
No specific recommendations.
Method of administration
Duac Once Daily Gel should be applied in a thin film after washing gently with a mild cleanser and fully drying. If the gel does not rub into the skin easily, too much is being applied.
Hands should be washed after application.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
If pregnant, consult a physician.
For lactating mothers do not apply close to lactating area to avoid accidental ingestion by infant.
SIDE EFFECTS
Headache, Pruritus, burning sensation, dryness, erythema, peeling.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin phosphate