Combination of | |
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Clindamycin | Lincosamide antibacterial |
Adapalene | Retinoid |
Benzoyl peroxide | Oxidizing agent |
Clinical data | |
Trade names | Cabtreo |
AHFS/ Drugs.com | Cabtreo |
License data | |
Routes of administration | Topical |
ATC code | |
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Clindamycin/adapalene/benzoyl peroxide, sold under the brand name Cabtreo, is a fixed-dose combination medication used for the treatment of acne. [1] It contains clindamycin, as the phosphate, a lincosamide antibacterial; adapalene, a synthetic retinoid; and benzoyl peroxide, an oxidizing agent. [1] It is applied to the skin. [1]
Clindamycin/adapalene/benzoyl peroxide was approved for medical use in the United States in October 2023. [1] [2] It is the first triple-combination topical acne treatment approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. [2]