CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE (CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE) 10 mg / 50 mg

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Active Ingredients

⚠️ 1 ingredient flagged as common allergen

Poloxamer 182

⚠️ Yes — Poloxamer

Emulsifier

A poloxamer surfactant used as an emulsifier and defoaming agent in pharmaceutical formulations.

Carbomer Homopolymer Type C (allyl Pentaerythritol Crosslinked)

Thickener/Gelling Agent

Dimethicone 20

Skin Protectant

Edetate Disodium

Chelating Agent

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Silicon Dioxide

Glidant

Sodium Hydroxide

pH Adjuster

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Poloxamer 182	Emulsifier	⚠️ Yes — Poloxamer	A poloxamer surfactant used as an emulsifier and defoaming agent in pharmaceutical formulations.
Carbomer Homopolymer Type C (allyl Pentaerythritol Crosslinked)	Thickener/Gelling Agent	No	A specific cross-linked acrylic acid polymer used to create clear gels for topical formulations.
Dimethicone 20	Skin Protectant	No	A silicone-based polymer used as a skin protectant, emollient, and anti-foaming agent in topical formulations.
Edetate Disodium	Chelating Agent	No	Also known as EDTA. Binds metal ions to prevent degradation of active ingredients and preserve product stability.
Glycerin	Humectant/Solvent	No	A sugar alcohol that attracts moisture. Used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in many oral and topical medications. Generally well tolerated.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Silicon Dioxide	Glidant	No	A mineral (silica) used to improve powder flow during tablet manufacturing. Also called colloidal silicon dioxide.
Sodium Hydroxide	pH Adjuster	No	A strong alkali used to adjust the pH of pharmaceutical solutions. Present only in trace amounts in the final product.