Clindamycin/tretinoin

Clindamycin/tretinoin
Combination of
Clindamycin phosphate Antibiotic
Tretinoin Topical retinoid
Clinical data
MedlinePlus a609005
Licence data US FDA:link
Pregnancy cat. C(US)
Legal status ℞ Prescription only
Routes Topical
Identifiers
ATC code D10AD51
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The drug combination clindamycin/tretinoin (trade name Ziana and Veltin) is a topical acne treatment. It combines clindamycin phosphate (1.2%), an antibiotic, and tretinoin (0.025%), a retinoid.[1] There is a generic form. It comes in 2, 30, and 60 gram tubes and should be stored at 77 degrees F, with the tube tightly shut away from light.[2] Side effects may include peeling, redness, dryness, itching and photosensitivity. Also, topical clindamycin may rarely cause diarrhea or colitis.

Citations

  1. ^ "Ziana Gel" (in English). http://www.ziana.com. Retrieved 2008-11-16. 
  2. ^ "ZIANA Prescribing Information". http://www.medicis.com/products/pi/pi_ziana.pdf. Retrieved 2008-11-15. 

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Acne-treating agents (D10)
Antibacterial
Keratolytic
Anti-inflammatory
Antibiotics
Hormonal
Retinoids
Combinations

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