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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
A gel rather than cream will make no difference to the effect of the acne treatment.Duac Gel works in two ways to help reduce acne symptoms. It kills bacteria on the surface of the skin and also helps prevent clogged pores that can become infected.There is no evidence to suggest that using Duac Gel twice daily will clear acne more effectively. Overuse is likely to result in skin dryness and irritation and may lead to antibiotic resistance.No, there is no evidence to suggest that applying more gel (i.e. not thinly) will improve acne treatment and can lead to resistance.AuthorNameHywel McGlinchyRoleClinical PharmacistQual.Masters of PharmacyAboutHywel started with Simple Online Pharmacy in 2020. He's responsible for helping review and author accurate site content. He works with our GPs to make sure all aspects of the medicines are covered.LinkedIn:Info LeafletBefore taking any medication, it is important to read the Patient Information Leaflet. Duac Gel PILIngredientsDuac Gel ingredientsThe active substances are clindamycin phosphate, equivalent to clindamycin 1 % w/w (10 mg/g) and benzoyl peroxide, equivalent to anhydrous benzoyl peroxide 5 % w/w (50 mg/g). The other ingredients are carbomer, dimeticone, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, disodium edetate, glycerol, silica, colloidal hydrated, poloxamer 182, purified water and sodium hydroxide.
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