Duac Gel

Duac Gel is a topical treatment that is effective against mild to moderate acne and works to reduce whiteheads, pimples and blackheads. Acne is a skin condition caused by the blockage of hair follicles. It is common in teenagers but can affect people of all ages.

There are two active ingredients in Duac Gel: clindamycin, an antibiotic, and benzoyl peroxide, a bactericidal substance that kills harmful bacteria. 

Duac Gel is available in two strengths: as 1% clindamycin and 3% benzoyl peroxide, or as 1% clindamycin and 5% benzoyl peroxide. 

You can also buy Duac Gel under its generic name, clindamycin benzoyl peroxide gel.

Duac Gel contains two active ingredients, which combat acne in two different ways.

Clindamycin is an antibiotic that stops the bacteria that causes acne from spreading.

Benzoyl peroxide then kills bacteria and removes blockages from the pores of the skin. This breaks down whiteheads, pimples and blackheads, combatting acne and reducing inflammation.

Duac Gel is a treatment for mild to moderate acne, as well as pimples and spots.

Acne occurs when keratin surface skin cells mix with sebum (a natural, oil substance produced by skin glands) and block the skin’s pores. Duac Gel is effective on facial acne, as well as acne that presents itself in other areas of the body, such as the upper back and neck. The treatment can treat and clear acne, making it less likely to return.

Duac Gel may not be suitable for you if:

• You are currently using another acne medication, particularly those containing vitamin A or alcohol-based treatments
• You have had inflammatory bowel disease
• You are allergic to macrolide antibiotics

If you aren't sure whether Duac Gel is suitable for you, speak to your GP or pharmacist for advice.

As with every acne medication, Duac Gel can take time to work. However, you should see an improvement after around one month. 

If you do not see any improvement after two months of using Duac Gel, you should stop the treatment and speak to your GP for further guidance. 

You shouldn’t use Duac Gel for longer than 12 weeks at one time unless instructed to do so by your doctor.

Treclin Gel contains the active ingredient tretinoin, a form of vitamin A that is used to relieve acne. Like Duac Gel, it contains the macrolide antibiotic clindamycin, but unlike Duac, it doesn’t contain benzoyl peroxide.

As with Duac, it is typically recommended that Treclin Gel be used for ten to 12 weeks, once per day at bedtime. The two treatments also share some potential common side effects, such as dry skin, itchy skin, and a burning sensation at the application site.

Like Duac Gel, Epiduo Gel is an acne treatment that contains benzoyl peroxide as one of its active ingredients. Whereas Duac Gel contains the antibiotic macrolide antibiotic clindamycin, Epiduo Gel contains adapalene (also known by its branded name Differin).

Adapalene is a retinoid (vitamin A derivative) rather than an antibiotic. Adapalene works with benzoyl peroxide to unblock the pores of the skin. It does this by loosening skin cells and reducing oil production.

Epiduo is used in a similar way to Duac Gel. It is applied once per day, in a thin film over the affected area. As with Duac Gel, Epiduo can take time to work, but you should see an improvement after one month of use. Like Duac, you should stop using Epiduo if you haven’t seen any improvement to your skin after two months of use.

Differin is the brand name for adapalene, a human-made Vitamin C derivative that is in the retinoid class of drugs. Adapalene is the active ingredient in Differin, therefore Duac Gel and Differin have different active ingredients.

Despite this, they are both topical acne treatments that work similarly — unblocking the skin’s pores and allowing the sebum to escape. Adapalene does this by boosting the turnover of skin cells. It can also act as an anti-inflammatory.

Duac Gel and Differin are used in similar ways and are applied once per day before going to bed. Like Duac, it can take a few weeks of using Differin to see significant improvements.

The two acne treatments also share some of the same common potential side effects, such as skin irritation, dry skin and a burning sensation at the application site.

Because Duac Gel contains benzoyl peroxide, it may not be suitable in pregnancy. If you are pregnant, you should discuss an alternative to Duac Gel with your doctor.

It is usually safe to use Duac Gel when you are breastfeeding. However, if you are breastfeeding you shouldn’t use Duac Gel on your chest area. Wash your hands before breastfeeding to ensure your baby doesn’t come into contact with Duac Gel.

Some users have commented that after suffering from acne, bumps or cysts for months or even years on end, Duac Gel was the first treatment that worked satisfactorily for them.

Others praised the effectiveness of the treatment in clearing isolated spots that consistently appeared. Online reviewers have described the boost to their self-confidence that they felt after treating their skin problem with Duac Gel. Many have gone on to say that the treatment works quickly and effectively.

However, among the side effects reported by users are dry and itchy skin.

To read more Duac gel reviews and get a first-hand look at what our customers are saying, please visit our page.

Duac Gel is available on prescription only in the UK. You cannot buy Duac Gel over the counter.

That’s because the treatment contains the active ingredient clindamycin, which is a powerful macrolide antibiotic. Before issuing you with a Duac Gel prescription, a medical professional will need to check that this is a suitable treatment for you with a quick online consultation.

For a convenient prescription for Duac Gel, buy online at Cloud Pharmacy. We offer a free and easy consultation for Duac Gel to allow you to buy Duac Topical Gel online. After you have completed a questionnaire and your suitability for the treatment has been confirmed, we will dispense the gel and deliver it to you via our next-day delivery service.