Duac : Clindamycin (1.2%) and Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel

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Active Ingredients:
Clindamycin Phosphate (1.2%) and Benzoyl Peroxide (5%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Carbomer 980, dimethicone 100, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, disodium edetate, glycerol, silicon dioxide, poloxamer, purified water, sodium hydroxide.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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January 5, 2007

Pros:

good results

Cons:

none

Have been using this on my 12 year olds face for 4 months and the results were quick and are still excellent. Just follow instructions. Face must be clean! Wash with an oil free soap and apply cream immediatly. On the odd occasion his face was not washed immediatly prior I could notice the differnce. In the morning moisturise with a brand that again is oil free
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May 19, 2016
Life-saver!!!
My doctor prescribed me with Duac just over a month ago, and honestly the results have been unbelievable!! I've had persistent acne since I was around thirteen or so - lots of whiteheads and sore inflamed spots. My skin cleared up in less than two weeks!! I use a mild cleanser first then apply a thin layer of Duac just before I go to bed. The only side effect is that my skin got a little bit dry and flaky but it made a change to constantly oily skin. My doctor said if you get dry skin buy aqueous cream over the counter as it's the best moisturiser for Duac - this has really helped soothe my skin! If you're considering using Duac I would say go for it!!!! It takes about a week to make a difference but after that the results are really quick and I now have completely clear skin!!!!!!!
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May 30, 2016
Where is Duac available? All local drugstores do not have any stock of this miracle gel :-(
June 1, 2016
You have to go to your doctor and ask for a prescription, then they should give it to you! Good luck :)
March 16, 2016
Amazing wow
So I literally have never reviewed anything ever before online but I have to to here. I've been using Duac gel in the morning and Isotrexin at night for 6 months now. My acne and GONE and please note I have been dealing with mild acne since I was 13 and I am now 26. This combination was prescribed to me by my deem and I was also told to start slow and initially alternated days and weeks etc of using it so I started out very slow which minimized the negative effect at the beginning, therefore it was easier to deal with going to work and being out in public with initial breakout and super dry skin. I stared seeing positive results at around the 3 month mark and now 6 months later I have no pimples. I would usual ally in the past have tones of small pimples on my forehead and some around my nose and chin and although individually the pimples were not that bad, there were so many of them at once and always. Every morning I was scared to look on the mirror to see how many news ones had cropped up overnight. I did go through redness, burning, itching, stinging but in the end and with a good moisturizer (I use OBAGI facial hydrate) it's so worth it!!!!!
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October 20, 2013
This stuff saved my skin

Pros:

Works fast
Effective

Cons:

Dries out the skin: when using it definitely moisturize more than normal

I got acne about two years ago and it started to get progressively worse to the point where i didn't have a single clear patch on my face. It was completely covered in large painful red bumps. I went to the derm and he prescribed epiduo, which completely destroyed my skin. It made my acne 2x worse and my skin very sensitive, dry, and it burned whenever i touched it. After stopping epiduo i left my skin alone for a year out of fear that trying another product would just make it worse. My acne stayed just as bad and my skin just as sensitive. Then I went to my GP for a check up and told her about my acne issues, and she prescribed benzaclin. After 1 month my acne had gone down drastically. Now, 3 months in my skin is completely clear and baby smooth, and 50% of my hyperpigmentation is gone!!! This stuff really saved my skin and self confidence:)
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February 9, 2013

Pros:

Awesome product that does what it is supposed to do.
Decent price with insurance

Cons:

Can dry out your face for the first couple of weeks but eventually your skin gets used to it and isn't as dry with a good moisturizer.

I had suffered from acne since I was in the 6th grade and now at the age of 21 I have finally found the answer to my prayers. I suffered from cystic acne to the regular blemishes that would occur around that time of the month and with this product my skin is 100% clear. In highschool I used this product as well and it worked but got too lazy to get represcribed and remembered how great it worked then and it is just as successful now as then. :)
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October 13, 2012

Pros:

Calms the acne and spots quickly,
Reduces redness,
Minimizes new ones forming
No smell
No grease or color
Absorbs into skin instantly
A little usage goes a long way
Free via Doctor
Instant result from Day 1

Cons:

Dries my skin too much
Winkle appearance (not permanent I hope)

The pros far outweigh the cons so it's worth the minor cons. Also it's the first time I have been to the doctor for decent acne treatment and from Day one, it is superb at healing any current acne and minimizing new ones from forming. Just use once a day in the evening and let it work its magic.
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March 19, 2012

Pros:

Gets rid of acne
Helps reduce acne
Cheap with insurance
Works in small amount of time
Totally safe
Actually works

Cons:

Skin burns
Flaky skin

You should get it. Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!
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August 29, 2011

Pros:

This product helped me a lot. I had very moderate acne and scars under my skin. I applied it mildly and despite the flaming, my skin became very clear in the area I put the cream. It took away acne scars too. I was afraid my skin would get addicted to it and my acne would worsen, but that didn't happen.

Cons:

Skin can get a bit red and irritated. Can get pretty dry too.

I would definitely recommend this product. I began using it at the beginning of my summer vacation and my skin has never felt better. It looks wonderful and like it never had before. I would give this product to people who have mild acne and scars that reappear from under their skin. Benzaclin is amazing!
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December 5, 2009

Pros:

This works very well. gets rid of redness. it has helped after 3 weeks, not completely, but it has.

Cons:

dries skin out. makes skin peel. burns a little bit, but skin gets used to it.

my brother had very severe acne for about a year. he started using this and his skin is now perfectly clear! i never got much acne, but now it is all on my cheeks. so, hey, why not give it a try, right? if it worked for my brother then it can certainly work for me! so ive been using this for only about 3 weeks but it seems to be helping. its not totally clear but i have a good feeling that it will be soon if i keep using it.
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November 17, 2009

Pros:

Works wonders - my skin hasn't been this clear since I was 12, very smooth skin

Cons:

A little drying, although if you pair it with a good moisturiser it's fine, did cause one bad reaction in the 1st week, although that was my fault - DO NOT APPLY ANYWHERE NEAR EYES! Basically the entire socket is a nono.

It's the first and last prescription acne cream I need!
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