Clindamycin/tretinoin
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| Clindamycin phosphate | Antibiotic |
| Tretinoin | Topical retinoid |
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| MedlinePlus | a609005 |
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| Routes of administration | Topical |
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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] 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. Using this preparation in presence of sunlight can cause irritation.
Citations
- ^ "Ziana Gel". Retrieved 2008-11-16.
- ^ "ZIANA Prescribing Information" (PDF). Retrieved 2008-11-15.
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