Acanya Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Acanya may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Acanya - for the Consumer

Acanya Gel

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 when using Acanya Gel:

Mild burning, dryness, itching, peeling, redness, or stinging of the skin.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; severe burning, dryness, itching, peeling, redness, stinging, or swelling of the skin; severe or persistent watery diarrhea; stomach cramps or pain.

Acanya Side Effects - for the Professional

Acanya

The following selected adverse reactions occurred in less than 0.2% of patients treated with Acanya Gel: application site pain (0.1%); application site exfoliation (0.1%); and application site irritation (0.1%). (6.1)

Side Effects by Body System

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included dry skin (12%), pruritus (2%), peeling (2%), erythema (1%), and sunburn (1%) and reactions at the application site (3%).

Application site reactions including burning, stinging, and pruritus are frequently reported following topical application of the combination of 5% benzoyl peroxide and 1% clindamycin.

Gastrointestinal

Pseudomembranous colitis may be revealed upon endoscopic examination; stool cultures for Clostridium difficile, and stool assays for Clostridium difficile toxin may be helpful diagnostically.

Gastrointestinal side effects have been reported with the use of topical clindamycin. Diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, and colitis, including pseudomembranous colitis, have occurred. Colitis usually manifests as severe persistent diarrhea, severe abdominal cramps, and passage of blood and mucous. Some cases of colitis have been fatal. Due to the possible serious nature of pseudomembranous colitis, patients should be advised to discontinue clindamycin therapy and consult a physician if diarrhea occurs.

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