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Acnatac® Gel left face

GWT-TUD GmbH · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Acnatac® Gel combines clindamycin (an antibiotic) and benzoyl peroxide (an antimicrobial oxidizing agent) to reduce acne-causing bacteria and inflammation on the skin.

Acnatac® Gel combines clindamycin (an antibiotic) and benzoyl peroxide (an antimicrobial oxidizing agent) to reduce acne-causing bacteria and inflammation on the skin. Used for Acne vulgaris.

At a glance

Generic nameAcnatac® Gel left face
Also known asClindamycin 1%, Tretinoin 0,025%
SponsorGWT-TUD GmbH
Drug classTopical antibiotic combination
TargetBacterial ribosome (clindamycin); oxidative stress induction (benzoyl peroxide)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaDermatology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Clindamycin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, reducing Propionibacterium acnes colonization, while benzoyl peroxide generates reactive oxygen species that kill bacteria and help prevent antibiotic resistance. Together, they address both the bacterial and inflammatory components of acne vulgaris.

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