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What is Acanya
Benzoyl peroxideThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryBenzoyl peroxide is a medication used in topical treatments for acne. It can be used alone or with other antibiotics, such as erythromycin, clindamycin, or adapalene. Benzoyl peroxide works by breaking down proteins and increasing cell turnover around the follicles, which reduces keratin and sebum. The FDA approved this drug combination in 1984.
Benzamycinis the brand name
Acanya Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Benzamycin
Benzoyl peroxide
1984
79
Effectiveness
How Acanya Affects PatientsBenzoyl peroxide is a medication used to treat acne. It works by breaking down comedones and speeding up the rate at which skin cells renew themselves. It is generally safe to use, but can cause skin irritation, dryness, and sunburn. Patients should be warned of these risks before using the medication.
How Acanya works in the bodyAcne is caused by a combination of factors, including excess oil production, hormones, bacteria, and inflammation. Benzoyl peroxide works by breaking down the oil and bacteria in the skin. It also increases the rate of skin cell turnover, helping to break down comedones (whiteheads and blackheads). Benzoyl peroxide produces free radicals that interact with bacterial proteins, making it harder for them to survive and function. Over time, this reduces the amount of oil and bacteria around follicles.
When to interrupt dosage
The advisable dosage of Acanya is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction, including Inflammatory Acne Vulgaris, Acne and Acne. The amount of dosage is contingent upon the methodology of administration (e.g. Solution or Kit - Topical) delineated in the table underneath.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Acne Vulgaris
0.025 mg/mg, , 0.05 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 0.034 mg/mg, 0.0425 mg/mg, 26.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 37.0 mg/mL, 2.75 mg, 0.025 mg/mL, 0.000085 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mL, 0.06 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.025 mL/mL, 0.053 mg/mg, 0.098 mg/mg, 0.8 mg/mg, 70.0 mg/mL, 0.295 mL/mL, 0.0104 mg/mg, 0.08 mg/mg, 0.05 mL/mL, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.032 mg/mg, 0.09 mg/mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.055 mg/mg, 0.318 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mg, 44.0 mg/mL, 55.0 mg/mL, 0.0525 mg/mg, 42.5 mg/mL, 0.135 mg/mg, 0.22 mg/mL, 0.1 mL/mL, 0.1125 mg/mg, 0.6 mg/mg, 5650.0 mg, 11300.0 mg, 35.0 mg/mL, 0.095 mg/mg, 0.00557 mg/mg, 61.62 mg/mL, 0.329 mg/mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.519 mg/mL, 0.3 mL/mL, 0.56 mg/mg, 0.075 mL/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 10.0 %, 5.0 %, 2.5 %, 3.0 %, 4.0 %, 20.0 %, 8.0 %, 3.5 %, 2.6 %, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.026 mg/mg, 3.7 %, 0.035 mg/mg, 0.1467 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 0.0587 mg/mg, 52.5 mg/mL, 0.0375 mg/mg, 0.14 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 45.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.045 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 85.0 mg/mL, 0.063 mg/mL, 0.283 mg/mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg, 0.085 mg/mg, 0.0275 mg/mg, 70000.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 0.102 mg/mg, 115.0 mg/mL, 36.9 mg/mL, 0.069 mg/mg, 65.0 mg/mL, 57.5 mg/mL, 0.068 mg/mg, 0.35 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 0.037 mL/mL, 25000.0 mg/mL, 50000.0 mg/mL, 0.0005 mg/mg, 0.136 mg/mg, 0.1173 mg/mg, 0.085 mg/mL, 0.0948 mg/mg, 0.0625 mg/mg, 9.8 mg/mg, 0.28 mg/mg, 0.075 mg/mL, 0.13 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 0.125 mg/mg, 0.0025 %/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 62.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg
, Lotion, Topical, Lotion - Topical, Kit, Gel, Gel - Topical, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Solution, Solution - Topical, Swab, Swab - Topical, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Topical, Cloth, Cloth - Topical, Emulsion, Emulsion - Topical, Soap, Soap - Topical, Liquid, extended release, Liquid, extended release - Topical, Kit - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Suspension, Suspension - Topical, Gel; Lotion, Gel; Lotion - Topical, Paste, Paste - Topical, Jelly, Jelly - Topical, Kit; Lotion; Solution - Topical, Kit; Lotion; Solution, Cream; Gel; Kit; Lotion, Cream; Gel; Kit; Lotion - Topical, Kit; Lotion, Kit; Lotion - Topical, Aerosol, Aerosol - Topical, Gel; Kit; Lotion, Gel; Kit; Lotion - Topical, Gel; Kit, Gel; Kit - Topical, Kit; Liquid; Lotion, Kit; Liquid; Lotion - Topical, Stick - Topical, Stick, Shampoo, suspension, Shampoo, suspension - Topical, Gel; Kit; Paste - Topical, Gel; Kit; Paste, Cream; Kit; Lotion - Topical, Cream; Kit; Lotion, Lotion / shampoo, Lotion / shampoo - Topical, Transdermal, Lotion - Transdermal, Oil - Topical, Oil
Acne Vulgaris
0.025 mg/mg, , 0.05 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 0.034 mg/mg, 0.0425 mg/mg, 26.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 37.0 mg/mL, 2.75 mg, 0.025 mg/mL, 0.000085 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mL, 0.06 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.025 mL/mL, 0.053 mg/mg, 0.098 mg/mg, 0.8 mg/mg, 70.0 mg/mL, 0.295 mL/mL, 0.0104 mg/mg, 0.08 mg/mg, 0.05 mL/mL, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.032 mg/mg, 0.09 mg/mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.055 mg/mg, 0.318 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mg, 44.0 mg/mL, 55.0 mg/mL, 0.0525 mg/mg, 42.5 mg/mL, 0.135 mg/mg, 0.22 mg/mL, 0.1 mL/mL, 0.1125 mg/mg, 0.6 mg/mg, 5650.0 mg, 11300.0 mg, 35.0 mg/mL, 0.095 mg/mg, 0.00557 mg/mg, 61.62 mg/mL, 0.329 mg/mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.519 mg/mL, 0.3 mL/mL, 0.56 mg/mg, 0.075 mL/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 10.0 %, 5.0 %, 2.5 %, 3.0 %, 4.0 %, 20.0 %, 8.0 %, 3.5 %, 2.6 %, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.026 mg/mg, 3.7 %, 0.035 mg/mg, 0.1467 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 0.0587 mg/mg, 52.5 mg/mL, 0.0375 mg/mg, 0.14 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 45.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.045 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 85.0 mg/mL, 0.063 mg/mL, 0.283 mg/mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg, 0.085 mg/mg, 0.0275 mg/mg, 70000.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 0.102 mg/mg, 115.0 mg/mL, 36.9 mg/mL, 0.069 mg/mg, 65.0 mg/mL, 57.5 mg/mL, 0.068 mg/mg, 0.35 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 0.037 mL/mL, 25000.0 mg/mL, 50000.0 mg/mL, 0.0005 mg/mg, 0.136 mg/mg, 0.1173 mg/mg, 0.085 mg/mL, 0.0948 mg/mg, 0.0625 mg/mg, 9.8 mg/mg, 0.28 mg/mg, 0.075 mg/mL, 0.13 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 0.125 mg/mg, 0.0025 %/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 62.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg
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Inflammation
0.025 mg/mg, , 0.05 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 0.034 mg/mg, 0.0425 mg/mg, 26.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 37.0 mg/mL, 2.75 mg, 0.025 mg/mL, 0.000085 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mL, 0.06 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.025 mL/mL, 0.053 mg/mg, 0.098 mg/mg, 0.8 mg/mg, 70.0 mg/mL, 0.295 mL/mL, 0.0104 mg/mg, 0.08 mg/mg, 0.05 mL/mL, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.032 mg/mg, 0.09 mg/mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.055 mg/mg, 0.318 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mg, 44.0 mg/mL, 55.0 mg/mL, 0.0525 mg/mg, 42.5 mg/mL, 0.135 mg/mg, 0.22 mg/mL, 0.1 mL/mL, 0.1125 mg/mg, 0.6 mg/mg, 5650.0 mg, 11300.0 mg, 35.0 mg/mL, 0.095 mg/mg, 0.00557 mg/mg, 61.62 mg/mL, 0.329 mg/mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.519 mg/mL, 0.3 mL/mL, 0.56 mg/mg, 0.075 mL/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 10.0 %, 5.0 %, 2.5 %, 3.0 %, 4.0 %, 20.0 %, 8.0 %, 3.5 %, 2.6 %, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.026 mg/mg, 3.7 %, 0.035 mg/mg, 0.1467 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 0.0587 mg/mg, 52.5 mg/mL, 0.0375 mg/mg, 0.14 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 45.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.045 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 85.0 mg/mL, 0.063 mg/mL, 0.283 mg/mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg, 0.085 mg/mg, 0.0275 mg/mg, 70000.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 0.102 mg/mg, 115.0 mg/mL, 36.9 mg/mL, 0.069 mg/mg, 65.0 mg/mL, 57.5 mg/mL, 0.068 mg/mg, 0.35 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 0.037 mL/mL, 25000.0 mg/mL, 50000.0 mg/mL, 0.0005 mg/mg, 0.136 mg/mg, 0.1173 mg/mg, 0.085 mg/mL, 0.0948 mg/mg, 0.0625 mg/mg, 9.8 mg/mg, 0.28 mg/mg, 0.075 mg/mL, 0.13 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 0.125 mg/mg, 0.0025 %/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 62.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg
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Acne Vulgaris
0.025 mg/mg, , 0.05 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 25.0 mg/mL, 0.034 mg/mg, 0.0425 mg/mg, 26.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL, 0.007 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL, 100.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg, 37.0 mg/mL, 2.75 mg, 0.025 mg/mL, 0.000085 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mL, 0.06 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 0.025 mL/mL, 0.053 mg/mg, 0.098 mg/mg, 0.8 mg/mg, 70.0 mg/mL, 0.295 mL/mL, 0.0104 mg/mg, 0.08 mg/mg, 0.05 mL/mL, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.032 mg/mg, 0.09 mg/mg, 0.04 mg/mg, 0.055 mg/mg, 0.318 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mg, 44.0 mg/mL, 55.0 mg/mL, 0.0525 mg/mg, 42.5 mg/mL, 0.135 mg/mg, 0.22 mg/mL, 0.1 mL/mL, 0.1125 mg/mg, 0.6 mg/mg, 5650.0 mg, 11300.0 mg, 35.0 mg/mL, 0.095 mg/mg, 0.00557 mg/mg, 61.62 mg/mL, 0.329 mg/mg, 30.0 mg/mL, 0.519 mg/mL, 0.3 mL/mL, 0.56 mg/mg, 0.075 mL/mL, 60.0 mg/mL, 90.0 mg/mL, 10.0 %, 5.0 %, 2.5 %, 3.0 %, 4.0 %, 20.0 %, 8.0 %, 3.5 %, 2.6 %, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.026 mg/mg, 3.7 %, 0.035 mg/mg, 0.1467 mg/mg, 0.03 mg/mg, 0.0587 mg/mg, 52.5 mg/mL, 0.0375 mg/mg, 0.14 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 45.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.045 mg/mL, 40.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 0.2 mg/mg, 85.0 mg/mL, 0.063 mg/mL, 0.283 mg/mg, 500.0 mg/mL, 60.0 mg, 0.085 mg/mg, 0.0275 mg/mg, 70000.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg/mL, 0.102 mg/mg, 115.0 mg/mL, 36.9 mg/mL, 0.069 mg/mg, 65.0 mg/mL, 57.5 mg/mL, 0.068 mg/mg, 0.35 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mg, 0.037 mL/mL, 25000.0 mg/mL, 50000.0 mg/mL, 0.0005 mg/mg, 0.136 mg/mg, 0.1173 mg/mg, 0.085 mg/mL, 0.0948 mg/mg, 0.0625 mg/mg, 9.8 mg/mg, 0.28 mg/mg, 0.075 mg/mL, 0.13 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 0.125 mg/mg, 0.0025 %/mg, 125.0 mg/mL, 62.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg
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Warnings
Acanya has six contraindications; it should not be used concurrently with the ailments enumerated in the table below.Acanya ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
Crohn Disease
Do Not Combine
Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous
Do Not Combine
pseudomembranous colitis
Do Not Combine
Colitis, Ulcerative
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Benzoyl Peroxide may interact with Pulse Frequency
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Benzoyl Peroxide may interact with Pulse Frequency
Common Acanya Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Dapsone
Minor
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Benzoyl peroxide is combined with Dapsone.
Acanya Toxicity & Overdose RiskOverdosing on benzoyl peroxide may cause skin irritation, itching, burning, peeling, redness and inflammation. The toxic dose for rats is 490 mg/kg.
Acanya Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Acanya?
23 active clinical trials are presently evaluating the potential of Acanya to ameliorate Inflammatory Acne Vulgaris, Acne and Acneiform Conditions.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Acne Vulgaris
10 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4
Inflammation
0 Actively Recruiting
Acne Vulgaris
0 Actively Recruiting
Acne Vulgaris
0 Actively Recruiting
Acanya Reviews: What are patients saying about Acanya?
5Patient Review
4/10/2012 My 14-year-old son's dermatologist prescribed him Acanya and Epiduo, and after just three months of use, his skin is completely clear. A little dryness and irritation at first, but it was more than worth it in the end. I would highly recommend this product to anyone struggling with acne.
5Patient Review
7/6/2015 I've been using Acanya for three years now and it's definitely worth it. Sure, my skin is a little dryer than it used to be, but that's a small price to pay for being acne-free.
5Patient Review
1/27/2012 I've been using this product for a while now and it's really made a difference. I also use Tazorac at night as my doctor recommended.
4.7Patient Review
2/16/2012 My daughter's cystic acne has greatly improved since starting this treatment. She uses it in conjunction with an oral antibiotic and a CeraVe cleanser, and we've seen amazing results in just two weeks with no negative side effects.
4.7Patient Review
3/11/2014 Acanya was a total life-saver for my acne. In just a few days, the swelling and redness was gone from my face. I still occasionally break out, but nothing like before. The only downside is that it's expensive and the pump delivery method can be inconsistent.
Patient Q&A Section about acanya
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.What is the generic for BenzaClin?
"Perrigo has announced that their generic version of Valeant's BenzaClin Gel, Clindamycin Phosphate 1% and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 5%, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)."
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What is Acanya used for?
"Benzoyl peroxide works by reducing the amount of acne-causing bacteria on the skin.
This drug is used to treat inflammatory acne vulgaris. Clindamycin is an antibiotic that stops the growth of acne-causing bacteria and Benzoyl peroxide works by reducing the amount of acne-causing bacteria on the skin."
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How much does Acanya cost?
"Acanya topical gel (2.5%-1.2%) costs approximately $565 for 50 grams at most pharmacies. The price may be different if you have insurance."
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Is there a generic for Acanya?
"Benzoyl peroxide-clindamycin topical is the drug that is the generic version of Acanya."
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