Clindamycin/tretinoin
The drug combination clindamycin/tretinoin 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 25°C (77°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. Sun exposure while using this preparation can cause skin irritation.
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| Clindamycin phosphate | Antibiotic |
| Tretinoin | Topical retinoid |
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| Trade names | Ziana, Veltin, others |
| MedlinePlus | a609005 |
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| Routes of administration | Topical |
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Citations
- "Ziana Gel". Retrieved 2008-11-16.
- "ZIANA Prescribing Information" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-06-17. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
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