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Can you take Adapalene topical with Benzaclin?

1 drug interaction and 3 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Drug interactions

Moderate drug interactions

Moderate:

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Applies to: Benzaclin (benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical) and adapalene topical

Application of adapalene topical and benzoyl peroxide topical to the same areas may cause excessive irritation or drying of the skin. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. It may be advisable in some cases to have a rest period in between use of these products to minimize dermatologic reactions. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Food/lifestyle interactions

No alcohol/food interactions were found. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease interactions

3 potential interactions Applies to: 3 conditions, including Eczema, Noninfectious Colitis, and Sunburn.

Eczema

Major:

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Adapalene topical has a major potential interaction with Eczema.

Topical retinoids may cause severe irritation on eczematous skin. Therapy with topical retinoids should be avoided on abraded or eczematous skin.

Noninfectious Colitis

Major:

Benzaclin

The clindamycin topical in Benzaclin has a major potential interaction with Noninfectious Colitis.

Clindamycin may be systemically absorbed when applied to the skin or mucosal membranes. Pseudomembranous colitis has been reported with systemically as well as topically administered clindamycin and may range in severity from mild to life-threatening, with an onset of up to several weeks following cessation of therapy. The colitis is usually characterized by severe, persistent diarrhea and severe abdominal cramps, and may be associated with the passage of blood and mucus. Therapy with topical clindamycin should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colitis. There is some evidence that pseudomembranous colitis, if it occurs, may run a more severe course in these patients and that it may be associated with flares in their underlying disease activity. Certain products may be contraindicated by the manufacturer, and prescribers are advised to consult the package labeling. Clindamycin should be discontinued if significant diarrhea occurs during therapy. Stool cultures for Clostridium difficile and stool assay for C. difficile toxin may be helpful diagnostically. A large bowel endoscopy may be considered to establish a definitive diagnosis in cases of severe diarrhea.

Sunburn

Moderate:

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Adapalene topical has a moderate potential interaction with Sunburn.

Retinoid-like products can cause extreme irritation when applied to sunburned skin. Patients with sunburn should be cautioned not to use retinoid-like acne products until fully recovered, and to avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight (including sunlamps) and use sunscreen/protective clothing during treatment with these products.

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adapalene topical

A total of 15 drugs are known to interact with adapalene topical.

Benzaclin

A total of 23 drugs are known to interact with Benzaclin.

Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

Further information

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