Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibacterial. Benzoyl peroxide is an oxidizing agent with bactericidal and keratolytic effects but the precise mechanism of action is unknown.

ACANYA® Gel is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years or older.

Apply a pea-sized amount of ACANYA Gel to the face once daily.

The following selected adverse reactions occurred in less than 0.2% of subjects treated with ACANYA Gel: application site pain (0.1%); application site exfoliation (0.1%); and application site irritation (0.1%).

ACANYA Gel is contraindicated in: Patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylaxis) to clindamycin, benzoyl peroxide, any components of the formulation, or lincomycin. Patients with a history of regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, or antibiotic-associated colitis.

Colitis: Orally and parenterally administered clindamycin has been associated with severe colitis, which may result in death. Diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, and colitis (including pseudomembranous colitis) have been reported with the use of topical and systemic clindamycin. ACANYA Gel should be discontinued if significant diarrhea occurs. Ultraviolet Light and Environmental Exposure: Minimize sun exposure following drug application.