Talk to your doctor about the right acne medication for you

The more you know about your acne, the better your doctor will be able to help you with treatment. Below are questions to help with your discussion. Before using Acanya Gel, be sure to read the patient information and application instructions. Tell your doctor immediately about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

What type of acne do I have?
Acanya Gel is approved to treat mild, moderate, and severe acne. This can include:
—Noninflammatory acne (blackheads and whiteheads)
—Inflammatory acne (pimples and pustules)
How often will I need to use my acne medication?
Acanya Gel is applied once a day.
How long does it take before I see results?
Each individual is different, but in clinical studies the number of acne lesions was significantly reduced by 12 weeks in patients using Acanya Gel once daily.
Will my acne medication irritate my skin?
Acanya Gel is water based, with no alcohol or detergents that may sting or burn your skin. In clinical studies, infrequent side effects seen were itching, burning, stinging, redness, or flaking skin. However, no patients stopped using Acanya Gel due to these side effects.
Can I wear makeup or sunscreen with my acne medication?
Skin treated with Acanya Gel should be protected from sunlight. Ask your doctor about the proper use of sunscreens, moisturizers, and cosmetics with Acanya Gel.

 

 

 

Indication and Important Safety Information: Acanya Gel is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age or older. Do not use Acanya Gel if you are allergic to clindamycin, have Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis or have developed inflammation of the colon (colitis) with past antibiotic use. Clindamycin, the antibiotic in Acanya Gel, may cause diarrhea. If you experience severe diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, or severe abdominal cramping stop using Acanya Gel immediately and contact your doctor. Clindamycin taken orally or through IV may result in severe colitis, which may result in death. If you develop allergic symptoms such as severe itching, swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue or throat, or trouble breathing, you should stop using Acanya Gel and contact your doctor immediately. Limit your time in sunlight after applying Acanya Gel and avoid using tanning beds or sun lamps. Acanya Gel is for topical use only. Avoid applying Acanya Gel in mouth, eyes, or nose or on lips. Side effects may include redness, scaling, itching, burning, and stinging.
Please see full prescribing information and patient information for full instructions for use.