Duac gel (3%, 1%)

After removing any makeup and washing the face, apply a thin film of Duac gel each evening to the affected area. Avoid any contact with the eyes, mouth, lips and nostrils and wash your hands after applying the gel.

Duac gel contains two active ingredients, clindamycin phosphate (1%) and Benzoyl Peroxide (3%) which work together to combat acne in two different ways. Clindamycin is an antibiotic which stops the bacteria that cause acne. Benzoyl Peroxide kills these bacteria too, but also breaks down blackheads and whiteheads reducing acne and inflammation across the affected area.

The combination of the two active ingredients in Duac gel can make it an effective treatment for acne. It can take 2-6 weeks before you start to see any effect of the acne treatment, but it should not be used for more than 12 weeks at a time.

There is a chance that using Duac gel you may experience side effects such as peeling, itching, dry skin and redness, particularly when you first begin to apply the gel. Duac gel also makes the skin more sensitive to the sun so it's important you don't expose the affected area to too much sunlight or use sunbeds.
For full information on side effects and correct use, see the patient information leaflet.