Duac Once Daily Gel

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Duac Once Daily Gel is a topical medication that treats acne by reducing whiteheads and blackheads and preventing the growth of bacteria. 

It is suitable for those with mild to moderate acne. 

How Duac Once Daily Gel works

Duac Once Daily Gel contains two active ingredients: clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide. 

Clindamycin is a topical antibiotic that kills the bacteria trapped in the pores that cause acne. 

Benzoyl peroxide helps break down the top layer of skin, increasing cell turnover and shedding dead skin cells that block the pores.

Directions

Always use Duac Once Daily Gel exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you. 

This product should be used once a day in the evening. 

Completely remove makeup and wash the affected area of skin. Rinse your skin with warm water and gently pat dry. Apply a thin layer of gel onto the affected area, then gently massage it into the skin using your fingertips.

Use a fingertip-sized amount if you’re using it only on your face. 

Don’t apply too much or exceed the recommended dosage; this will not help your acne clear up quicker and may cause some skin irritation.

It could take around 2-5 weeks to see a noticeable improvement in your acne. You shouldn’t use Duac for more than 12 weeks at a time. Always follow your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist’s advice on how long your treatment should last.

Side effects

Like all medicines, Duac Once Daily Gel may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects of this product may include:

• Skin burning sensation 
• Peeling skin 
• Itchy skin 
• Dry skin
• Redness of the skin 

If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Serious side effects

Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness. 

If you experience any of the following side effects, stop using this product immediately and seek medical advice straight away:

• Severe burning, peeling or itching 
• Severe or prolonged diarrhoea or abdominal cramps

Warnings

Duac Once Daily Gel may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.

Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using this medicine if: 

• You have regional enteritis
• You have ulcerative colitis 
• You have antibiotic-associated colitis  

Do not let this product come into contact with coloured fabrics, as it may cause bleaching.

Duac Once Daily Gel can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. Therefore, while using this product, wear sun cream and cover-up.

Keep this product away from your mouth, lips, eyes and inside your nose.

You must tell your healthcare provider if you are using soaps or cosmetics with drying effects or products with large amounts of alcohol.

Using/taking other medicines

If you are taking or have recently taken any medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your GP or pharmacist before using this product.

This product can affect general anaesthesia.

You must tell your healthcare provider if you are taking or using any of the following medications:

• Medicines containing erythromycin 
• Acne medicines, including tretinoin, isotretinoin or tazarotene
• Dapsone 
• Sulfacetamide 
• Other acne treatments, including antibiotics 
• Medicated abrasive soaps and cleansers

Age restrictions 

Unfortunately, we cannot prescribe this product from our clinic to anyone under 18 years old.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Do not apply this product to your breasts if you are breastfeeding. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before using any new medicine. 

Storage information

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Important information

This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after using this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to the NHS website. 

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.

Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.