Brand name: Cabtreo Gel
Generic name: Clindamycin Phosphate/Adapalene/Benzoyl Peroxide
Used for: Topical treatment of acne vulgaris in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older
Availability: Brand Cabtreo Gel
How Clindamycin Phosphate/Adapalene/Benzoyl Peroxide Works
Cabtreo contains three active ingredients that target different factors contributing to acne: clindamycin phosphate, adapalene, and benzoyl peroxide. It works by killing acne-causing bacteria, promoting the turnover of skin cells to prevent clogged pores, and reducing inflammation and swelling. It enhances treatment effectiveness by combining an antibiotic, a retinoid, and an antibacterial agent into a single daily application. Cabtreo has proven effective in treating both inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne lesions.
Clindamycin Phosphate/Adapalene/Benzoyl Peroxide: Possible side effects
Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you experience severe, bothersome side effects. Most side effects are manageable and may go away on their own.
• Application site pain or stinging
• Dry or itchy skin
• Skin peeling or flaking
• Skin redness (erythema)
• Sun sensitivity
Clindamycin Phosphate/Adapalene/Benzoyl Peroxide Guidelines
Do not use Cabtreo if you are allergic to clindamycin, adapalene, benzoyl peroxide, or lincomycin. Talk to your doctor if you have a history of regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, or antibiotic-associated colitis, as clindamycin can cause severe gut problems. Individuals should avoid or minimize exposure to sunlight, tanning beds, and extreme weather such as wind or cold, which may increase irritation. This medication should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the risk, as adapalene is a retinoid. You may experience increased acne or skin irritation during the first few weeks. This is usually temporary. If irritation becomes severe, contact your doctor about reducing the frequency of application. This medication can bleach hair and coloured fabrics (such as towels, pillowcases, and clothing). Wash hands thoroughly after application and allow the gel to dry completely before contact with fabrics.
The following may interact with or increase the irritation of Cabtreo, so make sure to tell your doctor about any prescription and over-the-counter medications you are taking:
• Erythromycin: (Oral or topical) May block clindamycin from working.
• Neuromuscular Blocking Agents: Use with caution as clindamycin may increase their effect.
• Other Topical Acne Products: Such as those containing salicylic acid, sulfur, or resorcinol.
• Abrasive or Drying Agents: Including harsh soaps, astringents, or alcohol-based products.
• Hair Removal: Avoid waxing on skin treated with Cabtreo.
The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.
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