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Acne vulgaris - Management
Topical antibiotics (clindamycin, erythromycin, erythromycin/zinc)

Age from 12 years onwards
Clindamycin 1% gel
Clindamycin 1% gel
Apply thinly to the affected area(s) at night.
Supply 30 grams.
Age: from 12 years onwards
NHS cost: £8.66
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth and mucous membranes.
Clindamycin 1% aqueous lotion
Clindamycin 1% aqueous lotion
Apply thinly to the affected area(s) twice a day.
Supply 50 ml.
Age: from 12 years onwards
NHS cost: £8.47
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth and mucous membranes.
Erythromycin 2% alcoholic solution
Erythromycin 2% solution
Apply thinly to the affected area(s) twice a day, after washing.
Supply 50 ml.
Age: from 12 years onwards
NHS cost: £8.00
Licensed use: yes
Erythromycin 4% gel
Erythromycin 4% gel
Apply thinly to the affected area(s) twice a day, after washing.
Supply 30 grams.
Age: from 12 years onwards
NHS cost: £4.97
Licensed use: yes
Erythromycin 4% + zinc acetate 1.2% solution
Erythromycin 40mg/ml / Zinc acetate 12mg/ml lotion
Apply to the affected area(s) twice a day.
Supply 30 ml.
Age: from 12 years onwards
NHS cost: £7.71
Licensed use: yes

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