Anwendungsgebiete
ACANYA ® Gel is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years or older. ACANYA Gel is a combination of clindamycin phosphate (a lincosamide antibacterial) and benzoyl peroxide indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years or older. ( 1 )
Gegenanzeigen
ACANYA Gel is contraindicated in:
- Patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylaxis) to clindamycin, benzoyl peroxide, any components of the formulation, or lincomycin. ( 4.1 )
- Patients with a history of regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, or antibiotic-associated colitis. ( 4.2 )
4.1Hypersensitivity ACANYA
Gel is contraindicated in those individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to clindamycin, benzoyl peroxide, any components of the formulation, or lincomycin. Anaphylaxis, as well as allergic reactions leading to hospitalization, has been reported in postmarketing use with ACANYA Gel [see Postmarketing Experience (6.2) ] .
4.2Colitis/Enteritis ACANYA
Gel is contraindicated in patients with a history of regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, or antibiotic-associated colitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] .
Warnhinweise und Vorsichtsmaßnahmen
- 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. ( 5.1 )



