Clindamycin (as phosphate) 1%, benzoyl peroxide 5%; gel. The clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide components individually have been shown to have in vitro activity against Propionibacterium acnes ...

Benzoyl peroxide has antibacterial activity. Topical antibiotics available for treating acne include clindamycin (1% gel, lotion, solution, or pledgets applied b.i.d.), erythromycin (2% gel ...