Duac Gel
Price range: £25.00 through £28.00
Duac Gel for mild to moderate acne: clindamycin plus benzoyl peroxide. Apply once daily in the evening. 3% 30g £25 or 5% 30g £28. Pharmacist review required.
- Pharmacist clinical review before supply
- UK pricing shown by pack size
- Discreet delivery options available
Introduction
About Duac Gel
Duac is a prescription gel for mild to moderate acne. It combines clindamycin (an antibiotic) with benzoyl peroxide, which has antibacterial and keratolytic effects. Together they help reduce acne-causing bacteria and ease blackheads and whiteheads.
Apply once daily in the evening. Improvement is often seen within 2 to 5 weeks, with greatest benefit around 8 to 12 weeks. Treatment is usually limited to a maximum of 12 weeks. A clinician reviews your consultation before any supply.
- 3% gel, 30g — £25
- 5% gel, 30g — £28
Benefits
Why people consider Duac Gel
Dual-action prescription gel combining an antibiotic with benzoyl peroxide for mild to moderate acne when a clinician confirms it is suitable.
Dual-action formula
Clindamycin plus benzoyl peroxide target bacteria and help clear blackheads and whiteheads.
Once-daily evening use
Apply a thin film once daily in the evening to the whole affected area.
Visible improvement over weeks
Many people notice improvement within 2 to 5 weeks, with greatest benefit around 8 to 12 weeks.
Choice of strength
3% gel 30g from £25, or 5% gel 30g from £28, after clinical approval.
Eligibility
Who Duac may be for
Duac can help some people with mild to moderate acne. A clinician checks your skin history, allergies and other medicines first.
May be suitable if
- You have mild to moderate acne that may benefit from clindamycin with benzoyl peroxide
- You can apply the gel once daily in the evening for up to 12 weeks as directed
- You will avoid eyes, mucous membranes and broken skin, and wash hands after use
- You have answered the consultation questions truthfully
May not be suitable if
- You are allergic to clindamycin, benzoyl peroxide, lincomycin or any gel ingredient
- You have a history of regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis or antibiotic-associated colitis where relevant
- You are pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding unless a clinician specifically advises otherwise
- You need urgent face-to-face care for severe cystic acne, infection or a severe skin reaction
A clinician decides whether treatment is appropriate. Completing a consultation does not guarantee a prescription.
How it works
How Duac works
Clindamycin is an antibiotic that helps reduce acne-causing bacteria. Benzoyl peroxide has antibacterial and keratolytic effects that help with blackheads and whiteheads. Used together once daily, they provide dual-action topical treatment.
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Online consultation
Tell us about your acne, what you have already tried, skin sensitivity, other medicines and any pregnancy plans.
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Clinical review
A UK-registered clinician checks whether a prescription acne gel is appropriate and safe for you.
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If suitable, we dispense
Approved treatment is dispensed by our pharmacy and delivered discreetly, with clear directions for use.
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Apply as directed
Use once daily in the evening on clean, dry skin. Consistency matters — results often take several weeks.
Using treatment
How to use Duac Gel
Use once daily in the evening. Remove make-up, wash and dry the skin gently, then apply a thin film to the entire affected area — not just individual spots. Limit treatment to a maximum of 12 weeks unless a clinician advises otherwise.
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Cleanse the skin
Remove all make-up. Wash the affected area well, rinse with warm water and pat dry gently.
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Apply a fingertip amount
For the face only, use a fingertip of gel (from fingertip to the first crease). For face and back, use about two and a half fingertips in total.
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Cover the whole affected area
Put a thin film on the entire acne-prone area, then wash your hands.
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Manage dryness
If you get a lot of dryness or peeling, use an oil-free, fragrance-free, hypoallergenic moisturiser, apply less often, or pause briefly so your skin can adjust. Daily use is needed for best effect.
Safety
Safety information
Stop and see a doctor straight away for allergic swelling, breathing difficulty, collapse, severe or prolonged diarrhoea or abdominal cramps, or severe burning, peeling or itching.
Treatment is usually limited to a maximum of 12 weeks. Keep gel away from eyes, lips and mucous membranes. Benzoyl peroxide can bleach fabrics and hair.
- Apply once daily in the evening to clean, dry skin.
- Maximum treatment duration is usually 12 weeks.
- Wash hands after applying. Avoid bleaching contact with coloured fabrics and hair.
- I agree to use the medication as prescribed, will read the patient information leaflet, and have answered consultation questions truthfully.
Side effects
Possible side effects
Very common effects include redness, peeling and dryness. Common effects include headache, burning, pain and sensitivity. Serious allergy or severe diarrhoea need urgent medical help.
- Redness, peeling and dryness (very common) Very common. An oil-free, fragrance-free moisturiser can help. You may need to use the gel less often or pause briefly while your skin adjusts.
- Headache, burning, pain or sensitivity (common) Common local or general effects. Seek advice if they are severe or persistent.
- Tingling, worsening acne or rash (uncommon) Uncommon. Includes paraesthesia, dermatitis or erythematous rash. Stop and seek advice if the reaction is severe.
- Serious reactions — stop and get help Stop and see a doctor straight away for signs of allergy (swelling of face, eyes, lips or tongue, nettle rash, breathing difficulty or collapse), severe or prolonged diarrhoea or abdominal cramps, or severe burning, peeling or itching.
Always read the Duac Gel patient information leaflet. This page is general information for UK patients and is not a substitute for personalised clinical advice.
Common questions
Duac Gel FAQs
Common questions about this dual-action acne gel. A clinician still decides what is right for you.
What is Duac Gel?
Duac is a prescription gel for mild to moderate acne containing clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide. It helps reduce acne-causing bacteria and ease blackheads and whiteheads.
How do I use Duac?
Apply once daily in the evening to clean, dry skin. Use a thin film over the whole affected area. Face only: about one fingertip. Face and back: about two and a half fingertips.
How long until I see results?
Improvement is often seen within 2 to 5 weeks, with greatest benefits around 8 to 12 weeks. Treatment is usually limited to a maximum of 12 weeks.
What strengths and prices are available?
3% gel 30g from £25, and 5% gel 30g from £28. You only pay if treatment is approved.
What if my skin gets very dry?
Use an oil-free, fragrance-free, hypoallergenic moisturiser. You can apply Duac less often or pause briefly while your skin adjusts, then restart as advised.
Will I definitely get this medicine?
No. Supply depends on eligibility, safety and clinical judgement. Completing a consultation does not guarantee a prescription.
How is delivery handled?
If a prescription is issued, our pharmacy dispenses the medicine and sends it to your UK address in plain packaging. You receive tracking details once the order has been dispatched.
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