Reviewed by: Ery 2% Pads are indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris
They may be used alone or with one or more other medicines that are applied to the skin or taken by mouth for acne
Erythromycin, in its topical form (applied to skin), is used to treat inflammatory acne
See more Erythromycin topical (for the skin) is used to treat acne vulgaris in adults
It helps to reduce the number of pimples
They are available in solutions, lotions, gels, and
It is available in gel, ointment, solution, and pad forms
Pads: Rub pad over affected areas twice daily (morning and evening); additional pads may be used, if needed
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1 review: BP Wash Clindamycin is an antibiotic that kills certain types of bacteria or stops them from growing
2%; Topical gel
Infants and children up to 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor
Topical clindamycin effectively treats mild–severe acne ; Improvements can be seen within 2–6 weeks of starting treatment; Clindamycin is typically combined with other acne medications ; Acne vulgaris is a very common skin condition that develops when pores become clogged with oil, dead skin cells and debris
Akne-Mycin (erythromycin topical)
Topical antibiotics are antibiotics that have been manufactured into a cream or an ointment and can be applied directly to the skin
Gel formulations should be spread over the skin, rather than rubbed in
Ery 2% Pads are contraindicated in those individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to any of its components
In short, antibiotics fight bacteria, which is why clindamycin and other topical antibiotics like erythromycin can help stop breakouts quite effectively
Antibiotic resistance in acne treatment
Topical clindamycin may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor
Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic produced from a strain of Saccaropolyspora erythraea Concomitant topical acne therapy should be used with caution because a possible cumulative irritancy effect may occur, especially with the use of peeling, desquamating, or abrasive Common side effects of clindamycin topical may include: burning, itching, dryness, peeling or redness of treated skin; or
Erythromycin is an antibiotic (macrolide-type)
Apply to the skin as a 2% solution, ointment, or gel or as a gel containing erythromycin 3% admixed with benzoyl peroxide 5%