Clindamycin/tretinoin
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| Combination of | |
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| 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.[citation needed] 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.
[edit] Citations
- ^ "Ziana Gel" (in English). http://www.ziana.com. Retrieved 2008-11-16.
- ^ "ZIANA Prescribing Information". http://www.medicis.com/products/pi/pi_ziana.pdf. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
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