Trazer may be available in the countries listed below.
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Itraconazole is reported as an ingredient of Trazer in the following countries:
- Italy
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Trazer may be available in the countries listed below.
Itraconazole is reported as an ingredient of Trazer in the following countries:
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Naxelan may be available in the countries listed below.
Modafinil is reported as an ingredient of Naxelan in the following countries:
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Cadisozym may be available in the countries listed below.
Lysozyme hydrochloride (a derivative of Lysozyme) is reported as an ingredient of Cadisozym in the following countries:
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Selesyn may be available in the countries listed below.
Selenium is reported as an ingredient of Selesyn in the following countries:
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Nitroderm Matrix may be available in the countries listed below.
Nitroglycerin is reported as an ingredient of Nitroderm Matrix in the following countries:
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Generic Name: formoterol and mometasone (for MOE ter ol and moe MET a sone)
Brand Names: Dulera
Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways to improve breathing.
Mometasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
The combination of formoterol and mometasone is used as a maintenance treatment for asthma in adults and children who are at least 12 years old. This medication is not for use in treating an asthma or bronchospasm attack.
Formoterol and mometasone is usually given after other asthma medications have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.
Formoterol and mometasone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Asthma is often treated with a combination of different drugs. Use all of your medications as directed by your doctor. Talk with your doctor if your medications do not seem to work as well in treating or preventing attacks. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without advice from your doctor.
To make sure you can safely use this medication, tell your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:
tuberculosis;
an active infection of any kind;
herpes infection of the eye;
heart disease;
liver disease;
low bone mineral density;
glaucoma or cataracts;
epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
diabetes; or
a thyroid disorder.
Long-term use of steroids may lead to bone loss (osteoporosis), especially if you smoke, if you do not exercise, if you do not get enough vitamin D or calcium in your diet, or if you have a family history of osteoporosis. Talk with your doctor about your risk of osteoporosis.
This medication comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use, and directions for priming the inhaler device. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
The usual dose is 2 inhalations twice each day, morning and evening. Follow your doctor's instructions.
To reduce the chance of developing a yeast infection in your mouth, rinse with water after using the inhaler. Do not swallow.
Asthma is often treated with a combination of different drugs. Use all of your medications as directed by your doctor. Talk with your doctor if your medications do not seem to work as well in treating or preventing attacks. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without advice from your doctor.
It may take up to 1 week before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 1 week of treatment.
Do not try to clean or take apart the Aerolizer device. Throw it away when your capsules run out. Always use the new device provided with the medication when you get your prescription refilled.
Use the medication as soon as you remember, then wait 12 hours before using the medication again. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Overdose symptoms may include nervousness, dry mouth, nausea, sleep problems (insomnia), tremors, muscle cramps, chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats, feeling weak or light-headed, fainting, or seizure (convulsions).
Mometasone can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections. This can make it easier for you to get sick from being around others who are ill. Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using a steroid.
sores or white patches in your mouth or throat;
wheezing, choking, or other breathing problems after using this medication;
blurred vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights;
changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and waist);
low potassium (confusion, uneven heart rate, extreme thirst, increased urination, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limp feeling;
chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats, tremors, restless feeling, seizure;
increased thirst or hunger, urinating more than usual; or
worsening asthma symptoms.
Less serious side effects may include:
headache;
stuffy nose, sinus pain, sore throat;
changes in menstrual periods;
hoarseness or deepened voice;
dizziness, anxiety, headache;
sleep problems (insomnia);
back pain, muscle cramps;
sore throat, dry mouth, cough, stuffy nose; or
skin rash, itching.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Many drugs can interact with formoterol and mometasone. Below is just a partial list. Tell your doctor if you are using:
a diuretic (water pill);
caffeine, diet pills, cold medicine, or a stimulant medication;
theophylline (Elixophyllin, Theo-24, Uniphyl);
anti-malaria medication;
heart or blood pressure medication;
heart rhythm medicine;
HIV/AIDS medications;
medicines to treat psychiatric disorders;
migraine headache medicine;
narcotic medication;
an antibiotic such as azithromycin (Zithromax), clarithromycin (Biaxin), levofloxacin (Levaquin), and others;
antifungal medication such as ketoconazole (Extina, Ketozole, Nizoral, Xolegal), and others;
an antidepressant such as amitriptylline (Elavil, Vanatrip), protriptyline (Vivactil), and others;
an MAO inhibitor such as phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), tranylcypromine (Parnate), and others; or
medicine to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting, such as dolasetron (Anzemet) or ondansetron (Zofran).
See also: Dulera side effects (in more detail)
Ulcerlmin may be available in the countries listed below.
Sucralfate is reported as an ingredient of Ulcerlmin in the following countries:
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Daksol may be available in the countries listed below.
Lamotrigine is reported as an ingredient of Daksol in the following countries:
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Treating acid indigestion, heartburn, gas, and sour stomach. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Di-Gel Liquid Suspension is an antacid and antiflatulent. It works by neutralizing acid in the stomach. It also causes the gas produced by some foods to remain dissolved, allowing it to be passed through the system more comfortably.
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Some medical conditions may interact with Di-Gel Liquid Suspension. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Di-Gel Liquid Suspension. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Di-Gel Liquid Suspension may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Use Di-Gel Liquid Suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Di-Gel Liquid Suspension.
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; diarrhea.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); loss of appetite; muscle weakness; nausea; slow reflexes; vomiting.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Di-Gel side effects (in more detail)
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Store Di-Gel Liquid Suspension between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Di-Gel Liquid Suspension out of the reach of children and away from pets.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Di-Gel Liquid Suspension. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
In the US, Rivastigmine (rivastigmine systemic) is a member of the drug class cholinesterase inhibitors and is used to treat Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease.
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N06DA03
0123441-03-2
C14-H22-N2-O2
250
Nootropic
Anti-dementia agent
Enzyme inhibitor, acetylcholinesterase
(-)-m-[(S)-1-(Dimethylamino)ethyl]phenyl ethylmethylcarbamate
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| USAN | United States Adopted Name |
Gestonette may be available in the countries listed below.
Ethinylestradiol is reported as an ingredient of Gestonette in the following countries:
Gestodene is reported as an ingredient of Gestonette in the following countries:
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Flunitrazepam L.CH. may be available in the countries listed below.
Flunitrazepam is reported as an ingredient of Flunitrazepam L.CH. in the following countries:
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In the US, Protirelin (protirelin systemic) is a member of the drug class miscellaneous uncategorized agents.
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V04CJ02
0024305-27-9
C16-H22-N6-O4
362
Diagnostic agent
Hypothalamic hormone: Thyrotropin releasing hormone, TRH
L-Prolinamide, 5-oxo-L-prolyl-L-histidyl-
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| PH | Pharmacopoeia Name |
| Rec.INN | Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization) |
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Callofin may be available in the countries listed below.
Salicylic Acid is reported as an ingredient of Callofin in the following countries:
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Bicphenin may be available in the countries listed below.
Piperacillin sodium salt (a derivative of Piperacillin) is reported as an ingredient of Bicphenin in the following countries:
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Gyno-Femidazol may be available in the countries listed below.
Miconazole nitrate (a derivative of Miconazole) is reported as an ingredient of Gyno-Femidazol in the following countries:
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Metformine HCl Aurobindo may be available in the countries listed below.
Metformin hydrochloride (a derivative of Metformin) is reported as an ingredient of Metformine HCl Aurobindo in the following countries:
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Enimon may be available in the countries listed below.
Alendronic Acid sodium trihydrate (a derivative of Alendronic Acid) is reported as an ingredient of Enimon in the following countries:
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Generic Name: dyphylline and guaifenesin (DYE fil in and gwye FEN e sin)
Brand Names: COPD, Difil G, Difil-G Forte, Dilex-G, Dilex-G 200, Dy-G, Dyflex-G, Dyphyllin-GG, Dyphylline GG, Dyphylline GG ES, Jay-Phyl, Lufyllin-GG, Panfil G
Dyphylline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.
Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.
The combination of dyphylline and guaifenesin is used to treat cough and breathing problems caused by bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema. This medication is not a cure for asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema.
Dyphylline and guaifenesin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have heart disease or a history of heart attack, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, or a stomach ulcer.
To make sure you can safely take this medication, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
heart disease or a history of heart attack;
high blood pressure;
overactive thyroid; or
a stomach ulcer.
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
This medication can cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using dyphylline and guaifenesin.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, thirst, sweating, fast or slow heart rate, ringing in your ears, feeling anxious or irritable, and seizure (convulsions).
fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeats;
rapid breathing;
muscle twitching;
feeling like you might pass out;
seizure (convulsions); or
extreme thirst with headache, nausea, vomiting, and weakness.
Less serious side effects may include:
headache;
mild nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain;
feeling restless, agitated, or irritable;
sleep problems (insomnia); or
warmth, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:
probenecid (Benemid);
aminophylline (Phyllocontin, Truphylline); or
theophylline (Elixophyllin, Theo-24, Uniphyl).
This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with dyphylline and guaifenesin. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
See also: Dilex-G 200 side effects (in more detail)
Mydripine may be available in the countries listed below.
Atropine sulfate (a derivative of Atropine) is reported as an ingredient of Mydripine in the following countries:
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Pharmapar may be available in the countries listed below.
Paroxetine is reported as an ingredient of Pharmapar in the following countries:
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Micronazol may be available in the countries listed below.
Itraconazole is reported as an ingredient of Micronazol in the following countries:
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Felocord may be available in the countries listed below.
Felodipine is reported as an ingredient of Felocord in the following countries:
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Conan may be available in the countries listed below.
Quinapril hydrochloride (a derivative of Quinapril) is reported as an ingredient of Conan in the following countries:
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Afipran may be available in the countries listed below.
Metoclopramide hydrochloride (a derivative of Metoclopramide) is reported as an ingredient of Afipran in the following countries:
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Anticoagulant agent
Heparin, low molecular weight - LMWH
Calcium salt of a low molecular weight heparin fraction.
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Linvas may be available in the countries listed below.
Lisinopril is reported as an ingredient of Linvas in the following countries:
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Lexa may be available in the countries listed below.
Levofloxacin is reported as an ingredient of Lexa in the following countries:
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Thilomaxine may be available in the countries listed below.
Tobramycin is reported as an ingredient of Thilomaxine in the following countries:
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Sodorant may be available in the countries listed below.
Aluminium Chlorohydrate is reported as an ingredient of Sodorant in the following countries:
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Amixx may be available in the countries listed below.
Amantadine hydrochloride (a derivative of Amantadine) is reported as an ingredient of Amixx in the following countries:
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Emplex may be available in the countries listed below.
Methotrexate is reported as an ingredient of Emplex in the following countries:
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Levofloxacin Sandoz may be available in the countries listed below.
Levofloxacin hemihydrate (a derivative of Levofloxacin) is reported as an ingredient of Levofloxacin Sandoz in the following countries:
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Bell Homatropine may be available in the countries listed below.
Homatropine Hydrobromide is reported as an ingredient of Bell Homatropine in the following countries:
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Novatec may be available in the countries listed below.
Lisinopril is reported as an ingredient of Novatec in the following countries:
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Flox may be available in the countries listed below.
Norfloxacin is reported as an ingredient of Flox in the following countries:
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For Dermatological Use Only.
Not for Ophthalmic Use.
Rx Only
Duac® Gel contains clindamycin phosphate, (7(S)-chloro-7-deoxylincomycin-2-phosphate), equivalent to 1% clindamycin, and 5% benzoyl peroxide.
Clindamycin phosphate is a water soluble ester of the semi-synthetic antibiotic produced by a 7(S)-chloro-substitution of the 7(R)-hydroxyl group of the parent antibiotic lincomycin.
Clindamycin phosphate is C18H34ClN2O8PS. The structural formula for clindamycin phosphate is represented below:
Clindamycin phosphate has a molecular weight of 504.97 and its chemical name is methyl 7 - chloro - 6,7,8 - trideoxy - 6 - (1 - methyl - trans - 4 - propyl - L - 2 - pyrrolidinecarboxamido) - 1 - thio - L - threo - α - D - galacto - octopyranoside 2-(dihydrogen phosphate).
Benzoyl peroxide is C14H10O4. It has the following structural formula:
Benzoyl peroxide has a molecular weight of 242.23.
Each gram of Duac® Gel contains 10 mg (1%) clindamycin, as phosphate, and 50 mg (5%) benzoyl peroxide in a base consisting of carbomer homopolymer (type C), dimethicone, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, edetate disodium, glycerin, methylparaben, poloxamer 182, purified water, silicon dioxide, and sodium hydroxide.
A comparative study of the pharmacokinetics of Duac® Gel and 1% clindamycin solution alone in 78 patients indicated that mean plasma clindamycin levels during the four week dosing period were < 0.5 ng/ml for both treatment groups.
Benzoyl peroxide has been shown to be absorbed by the skin where it is converted to benzoic acid. Less than 2% of the dose enters systemic circulation as benzoic acid.
Clindamycin binds to the 50S ribosomal subunits of susceptible bacteria and prevents elongation of peptide chains by interfering with peptidyl transfer, thereby suppressing protein synthesis.
Benzoyl peroxide is a potent oxidizing agent.
No microbiology studies were conducted in the clinical trials with this product.
The clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide components individually have been shown to have in vitro activity against Propionibacterium acnes, an organism which has been associated with acne vulgaris; however, the clinical significance of this is not known.
There are reports of an increase of P. acnes resistance to clindamycin in the treatment of acne. In patients with P. acnes resistant to clindamycin, the clindamycin component may provide no additional benefit beyond benzoyl peroxide alone.
In five randomized, double-blind clinical studies of 1,319 patients, 397 used Duac® Gel, 396 used benzoyl peroxide, 349 used clindamycin and 177 used vehicle. Duac® Gel applied once daily for 11 weeks was significantly more effective than vehicle, benzoyl peroxide, and clindamycin in the treatment of inflammatory lesions of moderate to moderately severe facial acne vulgaris in three of the five studies (Studies 1, 2, and 5).
Patients were evaluated and acne lesions counted at each clinical visit: weeks 2, 5, 8, 11. The primary efficacy measures were the lesion counts and the investigator’s global assessment evaluated at week 11. Patients were instructed to wash the face, wait 10 to 20 minutes, and then apply medication to the entire face, once daily, in the evening before retiring. Percent reductions in inflammatory lesion counts after treatment for 11 weeks in these five studies are shown in the following table:
Study 1 (n=120) | Study 2 (n=273) | Study 3 (n=280) | Study 4 (n=288) | Study 5 (n=358) | |
| Duac® Gel | 65% | 56% | 42% | 57% | 52% |
| Benzoyl Peroxide | 36% | 37% | 32% | 57% | 41% |
| Clindamycin | 34% | 30% | 38% | 49% | 33% |
| Vehicle | 19% | -0.4% | 29% | 29% | |
The Duac® Gel group showed greater overall improvement in the investigator’s global assessment than the benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin and vehicle groups in three of the five studies (Studies 1, 2, and 5).
Clinical studies have not adequately demonstrated the effectiveness of Duac® Gel versus benzoyl peroxide alone in the treatment of non-inflammatory lesions of acne.
Duac® Gel is indicated for the topical treatment of inflammatory acne vulgaris.
Duac® Gel has not been demonstrated to have any additional benefit when compared to benzoyl peroxide alone in the same vehicle when used for the treatment of non-inflammatory acne.
Duac® Gel is contraindicated in those individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to any of its components or to lincomycin. It is also contraindicated in those having a history of regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, pseudomembranous colitis, or antibiotic-associated colitis.
ORALLY AND PARENTERALLY ADMINISTERED CLINDAMYCIN HAS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH SEVERE COLITIS WHICH MAY RESULT IN PATIENT DEATH. USE OF THE TOPICAL FORMULATION OF CLINDAMYCIN RESULTS IN ABSORPTION OF THE ANTIBIOTIC FROM THE SKIN SURFACE. DIARRHEA, BLOODY DIARRHEA, AND COLITIS (INCLUDING PSEUDOMEMBRANOUS COLITIS) HAVE BEEN REPORTED WITH THE USE OF TOPICAL AND SYSTEMIC CLINDAMYCIN. STUDIES INDICATE A TOXIN(S) PRODUCED BY CLOSTRIDIA IS ONE PRIMARY CAUSE OF ANTIBIOTIC-ASSOCIATED COLITIS. THE COLITIS IS USUALLY CHARACTERIZED BY SEVERE PERSISTENT DIARRHEA AND SEVERE ABDOMINAL CRAMPS AND MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE PASSAGE OF BLOOD AND MUCUS. ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION MAY REVEAL PSEUDOMEMBRANOUS COLITIS. STOOL CULTURE FOR Clostridium difficile AND STOOL ASSAY FOR Clostridium difficile TOXIN MAY BE HELPFUL DIAGNOSTICALLY. WHEN SIGNIFICANT DIARRHEA OCCURS, THE DRUG SHOULD BE DISCONTINUED. LARGE BOWEL ENDOSCOPY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED TO ESTABLISH A DEFINITIVE DIAGNOSIS IN CASES OF SEVERE DIARRHEA. ANTIPERISTALTIC AGENTS SUCH AS OPIATES AND DIPHENOXYLATE WITH ATROPINE MAY PROLONG AND/OR WORSEN THE CONDITION. DIARRHEA, COLITIS AND PSEUDOMEMBRANOUS COLITIS HAVE BEEN OBSERVED TO BEGIN UP TO SEVERAL WEEKS FOLLOWING CESSATION OF ORAL AND PARENTERAL THERAPY WITH CLINDAMYCIN.
Mild cases of pseudomembranous colitis usually respond to drug discontinuation alone. In moderate to severe cases, consideration should be given to management with fluids and electrolytes, protein supplementation and treatment with an antibacterial drug clinically effective against Clostridium difficile colitis.
For dermatological use only; not for ophthalmic use. Concomitant topical acne therapy should be used with caution because a possible cumulative irritancy effect may occur, especially with the use of peeling, desquamating, or abrasive agents.
The use of antibiotic agents may be associated with the overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi. If this occurs, discontinue use of this medication and take appropriate measures.
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
Clindamycin and erythromycin containing products should not be used in combination. In vitro studies have shown antagonism between these two antimicrobials. The clinical significance of this in vitro antagonism is not known.
Patients using Duac® Gel should receive the following information and instructions:
Benzoyl peroxide has been shown to be a tumor promoter and progression agent in a number of animal studies. Benzoyl peroxide in acetone at doses of 5 and 10 mg administered twice per week induced squamous cell skin tumors in transgenic TgAC mice in a study using 20 weeks of topical treatment. The clinical significance of this is unknown.
In a 2-year dermal carcinogenicity study in mice, treatment with Duac® Gel at doses up to 8000 mg/kg/day (16 times the highest recommended adult human dose of 2.5 g Duac® Gel, based on mg/m2) did not cause an increase in skin tumors. However, topical treatment with another formulation containing 1% clindamycin and 5% benzoyl peroxide at doses of 100, 500, or 2000 mg/kg/day caused a dose-dependent increase in the incidence of keratoacanthoma at the treated skin site of male rats in a 2-year dermal carcinogenicity study in rats.
In a 52-week photocarcinogenicity study in hairless mice (40 weeks of treatment followed by 12 weeks of observation), the median time to onset of skin tumor formation decreased and the number of tumors per mouse increased relative to controls following chronic concurrent topical treatment with Duac® Gel and exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Genotoxicity studies were not conducted with Duac® Gel. Clindamycin phosphate was not genotoxic in Salmonella typhimurium or in a rat micronucleus test. Benzoyl peroxide has been found to cause DNA strand breaks in a variety of mammalian cell types, to be mutagenic in Salmonella typhimurium tests by some but not all investigators, and to cause sister chromatid exchanges in Chinese hamster ovary cells.
Studies have not been performed with Duac® Gel or benzoyl peroxide to evaluate the effect on fertility. Fertility studies in rats treated orally with up to 300 mg/kg/day of clindamycin (approximately 120 times the amount of clindamycin in the highest recommended adult human dose of 2.5 g Duac® Gel, based on mg/m2) revealed no effects on fertility or mating ability.
Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Duac® Gel or benzoyl peroxide. It is also not known whether Duac® Gel can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Duac® Gel should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
Developmental toxicity studies performed in rats and mice using oral doses of clindamycin up to 600 mg/kg/day (240 and 120 times the amount of clindamycin in the highest recommended adult human dose based on mg/m2, respectively) or subcutaneous doses of clindamycin up to 250 mg/kg/day (100 and 50 times the amount of clindamycin in the highest recommended adult human dose based on mg/m2, respectively) revealed no evidence of teratogenicity.
It is not known whether Duac® Gel is secreted into human milk after topical application. However, orally and parenterally administered clindamycin has been reported to appear in breast milk. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
Safety and effectiveness of this product in pediatric patients below the age of 12 have not been established.
During clinical trials, all patients were graded for facial erythema, peeling, burning, and dryness on the following scale: 0 = absent, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, and 3 = severe. The percentage of patients that had symptoms present before treatment (at baseline) and during treatment were as follows:
| Before Treatment (Baseline) | During Treatment | |||||
| Mild | Moderate | Severe | Mild | Moderate | Severe | |
| Erythema | 28% | 3% | 0 | 26% | 5% | 0 |
| Peeling | 6% | <1% | 0 | 17% | 2% | 0 |
| Burning | 3% | <1% | 0 | 5% | <1% | 0 |
| Dryness | 6% | <1% | 0 | 15% | 1% | 0 |
(Percentages derived by # subjects with symptom score/# enrolled Duac® Gel subjects, n = 397).
Anaphylaxis, as well as allergic reactions leading to hospitalization, has been reported in post-marketing use with Duac® Gel. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to a drug exposure.
Duac® Gel should be applied once daily, in the evening or as directed by the physician, to affected areas after the skin is gently washed, rinsed with warm water and patted dry.
Duac® (clindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide), 1.2%/5% Gel is available in:
Prior to Dispensing: Store in a cold place, preferably in a refrigerator, between 2°C and 8°C (36°F and 46°F). Do not freeze.
Dispensing Instructions for the Pharmacist: Dispense Duac® Gel with a 60 day expiration date and specify “Store at room temperature up to 25°C (77°F). Do not freeze.”
Keep tube tightly closed. Keep out of the reach of small children.
©2011 Stiefel Laboratories, Inc.
Stiefel Laboratories, Inc.
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
DUA:4PI
Rev. July 2011
Duac is a registered trademark of Stiefel Laboratories, Inc.
NDC 0145-2371-05
Duac®
(clindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide) Gel, 1.2%/5%
45 grams
Rx only
For external use only
DEVCOMP-0001937
NDC 0145-5371-61
Duac®
(clindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide) Gel, 1.2%/5%
20 x 5 g
Professional Samples
Rx only
For external use only.
Available in 45 gram tubes
DEVCOMP-0001935
NDC 0145-2367-01
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| NDA | NDA050741 | 10/22/2007 | |
| Duac clindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide gel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| NDA | NDA050741 | 03/01/2011 | |
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| Marketing Category | Application Number or Monograph Citation | Marketing Start Date | Marketing End Date |
| NDA | NDA050741 | 10/22/2007 | 12/31/2012 |
| Labeler - Stiefel Laboratories Inc (808842343) |