ONEXTON (clindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide) Gel. DESCRIPTION. ONEXTON Gel is a combination product with two active ingredients in a white to off-white, opaque, smooth, aqueous gel formulation intended for topical use. Lists the various brand names available for medicines containing clindamycin. Find information on clindamycin use, treatment, drug class and molecular formula. Using Benzoyl Peroxide to Treat Acne. Benzoyl peroxide is the world’s most frequently used treatment for acne infections. The key to success in treating acne with benzoyl peroxide products, however, usually is to use less, not more. Benzoyl peroxide and/ or combinations with erythromycin or clindamycin are effective acne treatments and are recommended as monotherapy for mild acne, or in conjunction with a topical retinoid, or systemic antibiotic therapy for moderate to severe acne. Medical uses. Clindamycin is used primarily to treat anaerobic infections caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria, including dental infections, and infections of the respiratory tract, skin, and soft tissue, and peritonitis. In people with hypersensitivity to penicillins, clindamycin may be used to treat infections caused by susceptible. Each gram of. BenzaClin Topical Gel. contains, as dispensed, 10 mg (1%) clindamycin as phosphate and 50 mg (5%) benzoyl peroxide in a base of carbomer, sodium hydroxide, Benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin is a topical gel used for the treatment of acne. It is a combination of clindamycin, an antibiotic, and benzoyl peroxide, an antiseptic. INDICATIONS Indication. DUAC® (clindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide) Gel, 1.2%/5% is indicated for the topical treatment of inflammatory acne vulgaris in patients 12 years and older. 1 g of gel contains: 10 mg clindamycin as clindamycin phosphate. 50 mg anhydrous benzoyl peroxide as hydrous benzoyl peroxide. For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. Easy-to-read patient leaflet for Clindamycin Gel and Lotion. Includes indications, proper use, special instructions, precautions, and possible side effects.