Duac Once Daily Gel

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Duac Once Daily Gel is a topical medication that treats acne by reducing whiteheads and blackheads, as well as preventing the growth of bacteria. Duac contains the active ingredients clindamycin, a topical antibiotic, and benzoyl peroxide, an antiseptic. These ingredients work together to reduce inflammation in those with mild to moderate acne.

How Duac Gel treats acne

Duac contains two active ingredients: clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide. Clindamycin is a topical antibiotic that will kill the bacteria that get trapped in the pores and causes acne. Benzoyl peroxide helps to break down the top layer of skin, increasing cell turnover and shedding the dead skin cells that are blocking the pores.

Directions

Unless your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist tells you otherwise, Duac 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.

If you’re using Duac only on your face, use a fingertip-sized amount. For your face and back, use two and a half fingertip-sized amounts. Don’t apply too much or exceed the recommended dosage - this won’t help your acne clear up quicker and it 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, there is a possibility that Duac could lead to some unwanted side effects, but these won’t affect everyone. Seek medical attention immediately if you have any signs of an allergic reaction (swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, rash, or difficulty breathing); severe diarrhoea or stomach cramps; or severe burning, peeling, or itching. Other possible side effects may include: 

• Redness
• Peeling or dryness
• Headache
• Burning, pain, or sensitivity to sunlight (at the site of application)
• Tingling feeling (uncommon)
• Worsening acne or a red, itchy rash (uncommon)

Whilst using Duac, your skin may become more sensitive to the sun’s UV rays. Always use SPF on the affected area to prevent sunburn or skin damage, even when it’s cloudy outside. 

For more information on possible side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. 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. 

Warnings

Duac is suitable for most adults and children over 12. You should not, however, use Duac if you are allergic to clindamycin, lincomycin, benzoyl peroxide, or any of the other ingredients in this medicine. Don’t apply Duac to any irritated areas of your skin, such as cuts, grazes, sunburn, or broken skin. Check with your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if: 

• You are taking any other medicines or herbal remedies, including those obtained without a prescription
• You are using any other treatments for acne

• You have ever had any of the following gut problems: regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, or antibiotic-associated colitis
• You are due to have surgery

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you’re pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or you’re planning to have a baby, you should ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for expert advice before using Duac, to make sure it’s right for you and your baby. It’s not known whether the ingredients of Duac can pass into breast milk, so you should seek medical advice before using this medicine if you’re breastfeeding.

Important information

This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking 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 taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our 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.

Storage information

Keep out of sight and reach of children in an area below 25°C. Do not use Duac after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Once opened, discard after 2 months.