Advice
Following a full submission.
Duac® once daily gel is accepted for restricted use within NHS Scotland for the treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris. It should be considered after using benzoyl peroxide monotherapy and only when the addition of a topical antibiotic is deemed clinically necessary. Compared to other combination products, Duac offers the advantage of once daily use at no additional cost.
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Medicine details
- Medicine name:
- Clindamycin 1% and benzoyl peroxide 5% gel (Duac® once daily gel)
- SMC ID:
- 92/04
- Indication:
- Mild to moderate acne vulgaris
- Pharmaceutical company
- Stiefel Laboratories
- BNF chapter
- Skin
- Submission type
- Full
- Status
- Restricted
- Date advice published
- 13 April 2004