Combine Differin and Duac

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Differin

and Duac

Combine Differin with Duac. To make a decision about taking Differin and Duac, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Differin and Duac have 20 combined Side Effects total
11 are Life Threatening
8 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Differin

Differin is also known by the generic name Adapalene USES: This medication is used to treat acne. It may decrease the number and severity of acne pimples and promote quick healing of pimples that do develop. Adapalene belongs to a class of medications called retinoids. It works by affecting the growth of cells and decreasing swelling and inflammation.

Uses of Duac

Duac is also known by the generic name Clindamycin-Benzoyl Peroxide

USES:
This combination medication is used to treat a certain type of acne (inflammatory acne vulgaris). It helps to decrease the number of acne pimples. Clindamycin is an antibiotic that stops the growth of acne-causing bacteria. Benzoyl peroxide can also stop the growth of bacteria as well as reduce oil production in the skin, helping keep your pores open.

Differin and Duac Combined Have 11 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Duac and Differin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Duac and Differin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Duac and Differin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Duac and Differin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Duac and Differin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Duac and Differin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Scaling of Skin - Skin Scaling is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Duac and Differin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics - Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Duac and Differin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Skin Inflammation due to a Topically Applied Medication - Dermatitis due to Topical Drug is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Duac and Differin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Skin Irritation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Duac and Differin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Stinging of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Duac and Differin combined

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Differin and Duac Combined have 8 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Abnormal Peeling of Skin - Abnormal Desquamation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Differin and Duac combined

Dry Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Differin and Duac combined

Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Differin and Duac combined

Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Differin and Duac combined

Scaling of Skin - Skin Scaling is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Differin and Duac combined

Skin Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Differin and Duac combined

Stinging of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Differin and Duac combined

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Differin and Duac Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Differin and Duac.

Differin has 2 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Differin. Differin Topical Contraindications (grouped by decreasing seriousness level) Absolute Contraindications Sunburn is a contraindication of Differin. Relative Contraindications Skin Rash - Rash is a contraindication of Differin.

Duac has 6 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Duac.

Duac Topical Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Crohn's Disease is a contraindication of Duac.

Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics is a contraindication of Duac.

Ulcerative Colitis - Ulcerated Colon is a contraindication of Duac.

Relative Contraindications

Exfoliative Dermatitis - Skin Rash with Sloughing is a contraindication of Duac.

Contraindication Warnings

Atopic Dermatitis is a contraindication of Duac.

Skin Inflammation is a contraindication of Duac.

Differin - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. This medication may be harmful if swallowed.

Duac - Symptoms of overdose may include
This medication may be harmful if swallowed. If swallowing/overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.