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Duac Once Daily 5% Gel
  • Duac Once Daily 5% Gel

Duac Once Daily 5% Gel

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Medication features

  • Effective topical treatment for acne
  • Suitable for skins that have not responded to antibiotics
  • Contains antibiotic which stops the bacteria involved in acne from reproducing
  • Reduces blackheads and whiteheads
  • Kills the bacteria involved in acne
  • Once a day in the evening

Overview

Acne Doctor Service

Duac Once Daily 5% Gel 30g belongs to a group of medicines known as Anti-acne preparations and used for treating mild to moderate acne on the skin which have not responded to antibiotics or peeling agents alone. 

Commonly Prescribed & Effective Topical Treatment For Acne. 

This light 'once daily gel' contains two medicines, which combine both of the main acne treatments: Clindamycin and Benzoyl peroxide.

Suitable for adults and adolescents over 12 years of age and over, please note that it is not known if this treatment works or is safe for those under twelve years of age.

Key Active Ingredients:

  • Clindamycin is an antibiotic which stops the bacteria involved in acne from reproducing.
  • Benzoyl peroxide reduces blackheads and whiteheads. It also kills the bacteria involved in acne.

Used together in 'once daily gel' and these work by:

  • fighting the bacteria that can cause acne
  • treating existing blackheads, whiteheads, and spots
  • lowering the number of red, inflamed acne spots

You can order Duac acne gel online from our UK registered online pharmacy and doctor service. To see if you are suitable for this treatment, complete the online assessment and checkout. Our UK registered doctors will review the order and after approval pass the prescription to the Pharmacy team. We will then dispense and dispatch your order to your chosen address.

How Does Duac Work?

Duac has a dual mechanism of action. Clindamycin is an antibiotic which works to kill bacteria which grows on the skin and can exacerbate spots and zits. Meanwhile, the benzoyl peroxide in duac helps prevent pores on the skin becoming blocked.

Blocked pores can often lead to spots and zits due to infection. by reducing the number of blocked pores and decreasing the chance of blocked pores becoming infected.

Duac is an effective treatment in reducing the appearance of red and inflamed spots in people who suffer from acne.

Before using Duac or any prescription treatment, you should try over the counter products first, as these may be enough to control your acne. One of the most common ingredients in pharmacy treatments for acne is Benzoyl Peroxide. An example of a pharmacy acne gel is Acnecide. This is available as both a gel and a wash.

A good self care guide and information for acne is available from the British Skin foundation and on the NHS websites. 

NHS - Acne

FAQ

When should I use Duac?

If your acne has not responded to antibiotics or peeling agents alone, then Duac combines both, to provide a second line of treatment to more resistant acne.

What does Duac do?

Duac works in two ways to help reduce acne symptoms. It kills bacteria on the surface of the skin, and also helps prevent clogged pores which can become infected.

How long does Duac take to work?

Most people will see an effect within 2 to 6 weeks of using Duac gel consistently.

How Is Duac Applied?

The gel is usually applied to the affected area in the evening, after washing your face. Remember when washing your face, you should use warm water, and ideally an oil-free acne wash. Patting your skin dry is also preferable, as this is less irritating to your skin. Following washing, apply Duac thinly over all affected areas with your fingertips.

Can I use Duac Gel more than once daily?

No, there has not been any convulsive evidence to suggest that using Duac Gel twice daily will clear acne more effectively. Overuse is likely to result in skin dryness and irritation and may lead to antibiotic resistance.

Can I apply more Duac Gel?

No, there is no evidence to suggest that applying more Duac gel (i.e. not thinly) will improve acne treatment and can lead to resistance.

What are the side effects of Duac?

The most common side effect of Duac is dry, red or sore skin. This is because Benzoyl Peroxide has a drying effect on the skin. If inflammation and dryness are severe, you should reduce the application frequency to once every two days. If you are still suffering from severe dry/red skin, you should stop using this treatment. You may also notice you have increased sensitivity to light. Wearing protective clothing/sunscreen is recommended if you notice your skin is more sensitive to sunlight.

Side Effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Possible side effects of Duac 5% Gel

Stop using DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL and see a doctor straight away if you notice any of the following serious side effects – you may need urgent medical treatment:

  • signs of an allergic reaction (such as swelling of your face, eyes, lips or tongue, nettle rash or difficulty breathing, collapse)
  • severe or prolonged diarrhoea, or abdominal cramps
  • severe burning, peeling, or itching

Other possible side effects:

If you notice any of these side effects, try using DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL less often, or stop using it for one or two days and then start again.

Very common side effects (at least 1 in 10 people are affected)

At site of application:

  • Redness of your skin, especially during the first few weeks of use.

These side effects are generally mild.

Common side effects (less than 1 in 10 people are affected)

  • Headache

At the site of application:

  • Sensitivity to sunlight, skin pain.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, our Rightdose pharmacists or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.

You can help to make medicines safer by reporting any side-effects to the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.

For a full list of side effects, please read the Patient Information Leaflet.

Info Leaflet

Before taking any medication, it is important to read the Patient Information Leaflet. You can find information leaflets for your medicines by typing them into the search bar at medicines.org, or by contacting us.

Patient Information Leaflet Duac Once Daily 5% Gel 30g

Other medicines and Duac 5% Gel

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using any of the following:

  • any other acne treatments including antibiotics used on your skin
  • medicated or ‘abrasive’ soaps and cleansers
  • soaps or cosmetics that have a strong drying effect
  • products which contain large amounts of alcohol or ‘astringents’.

This is because when used together with DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL, they may irritate your skin over time. DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL may make some acne medicines less effective when used at the same time.

This includes:

• Some acne medicines that are applied to the skin which contain tretinoin, isotretinoin or tazarotene.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are also using one of these medicines. You may need to use the two products at different times of the day (e.g. one in the morning and the other in the evening). Using other acne medicines at the same time as DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL can increase the risk of skin irritation.

Stop treatment and see your doctor if skin irritation becomes severe (severe redness, dryness, itching, stinging or burning).

• DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL should not be used at the same time as erythromycin-containing medicines.

• Applying DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL at the same time as medicines such as dapsone and sulfacetamide can cause a temporary colour-change of skin or facial hair (yellow/orange colour). This will not be permanent.

• One of the medicines in DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL can affect how certain general anaesthesia medicines work (called “neuromuscular blocking agents”).

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are going to have surgery.

If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility

There is only limited information about the safety of DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL in pregnant women. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.

It is not known whether the ingredients of DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL can pass into breast milk. One of the medicines in DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL is clindamycin. When clindamycin is taken by mouth or injection, it may pass into breast milk. If you are breastfeeding, you must check with your doctor before you use it. Do not use DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL on your breast if you are breastfeeding.

How to store Duac Once Daily Gel

  • After you have received DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL from the pharmacist, do not store it above 25 °C, and discard after 2 months.
  • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the tube and carton (after “Exp:”). The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
  • Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Directions

Before taking any medication, it is important to read the Patient Information Leaflet.

How to use Duac Once Daily 5% Gel 

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Use DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL once a day in the evening.

  • It may take 2-5 weeks before you see the effect of DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL.
  • Do not use it for more than 12 weeks at one time. Your doctor will tell you how long your treatment will
    last.

How to apply Duac Once Daily 5% Gel

1. Completely remove any make-up.
2. Wash the affected area of skin well. Then rinse with warm water and gently pat dry.
3. Put a thin film of gel on the entire area of affected skin, using your fingertips.
4. Apply to all of the areas of your skin which have acne, not just to the individual spots. If the gel does not rub into your skin easily, you are using too much.
5. Wash your hands after using the gel.
6. After it has dried, you can use a non-greasy make-up.

For your face only, use an amount of gel from the tube which reaches from the tip of your finger to the first joint (the first crease on your finger). This is a ‘finger tip’.

For your face and back, use two and a half ‘finger tips’ in total.

If you get a lot of dryness or skin peeling, you can use an oil-free, fragrance free, hypoallergenic moisturiser, use DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL less frequently or stop treatment for a short period, to allow your skin to adjust to the treatment. This medicine may not work properly if it is not applied every day.

If you use more DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL than you should

• Take care not to apply too much. Applying too much gel or applying it more frequently will not help your spots clear up more quickly, and may cause skin irritation. If this does happen, use the gel less often, or stop using it for a few days and then start again.

If you accidentally swallow DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL

• If you do accidentally swallow the gel, seek medical advice. You may get symptoms similar to when you take antibiotics by mouth (an upset stomach).

If you forget to use DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL

• Do not use a double dose to make up for forgotten individual doses.

• Apply the next dose at the usual time.

Don’t stop DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL without advice

Don’t use the gel for more than 12 weeks at one time, without talking to your doctor. Use DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL for as long as your doctor recommends. Don’t stop unless your doctor advises you to.

It is important to continue to use the gel as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop too soon, your acne may return.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Warnings

Do not use DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL:

  • if you are allergic to clindamycin, lincomycin, benzoyl peroxide or any of the other ingredients.

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL.

  • Only use DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL on your skin. Keep it away from areas like your eyes, lips, mouth, or inside your nose. If you accidentally get DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL in your eyes, mouth, or inside your nose rinse with plenty of water.
  • Do not use the gel on any irritated areas of your skin. For example, if you have cuts, grazes, sunburn,
    or broken skin.

Do not use too much DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL on sensitive areas of skin.

  • Try not to let DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL come into contact with coloured fabrics, including clothing, towels, bed linen, furniture or carpeting. DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL can bleach these materials.
  • DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL may bleach hair.
  • DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL can make your skin more sensitive to the harmful effects of the sun. Avoid the use of sunbeds/lamps and minimise the time you spend in the sun. You should use sunscreen and wear protective clothing while using DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL.

For a full list of side effects, precautions and warnings, please read the Patient Information Leaflet.

Ingredients

What Duac Once Daily 5% Gel contains

The active substances are: clindamycin phosphate, equivalent to clindamycin 1 % w/w (10 mg/g) and hydrous benzoyl peroxide, equivalent to anhydrous benzoyl peroxide 5 % w/w (50 mg/g).

The other ingredients are: carbomer, dimeticone, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, disodium edetate, glycerol, silica, colloidal hydrated, poloxamer 182, purified water and sodium hydroxide.

What Duac Once Daily 5% Gel looks like and contents of the pack

DUAC ONCE DAILY GEL is a white to slightly yellow-coloured gel and is supplied in different sizes of tubes.

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