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Duac and Erythromycin drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Duac (benzoyl peroxide; clindamycin phosphate) and Erythromycin (erythromycin). Common drug interactions include abortion spontaneous among females.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Duac and Erythromycin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 27 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Duac?

Duac has active ingredients of benzoyl peroxide; clindamycin phosphate. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 745 Duac users. Check the latest studies of Duac.

What is Erythromycin?

Erythromycin has active ingredients of erythromycin. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 12,563 Erythromycin users. Check the latest studies of Erythromycin.

On Jul, 27, 2026

27 people who take Duac and Erythromycin together, and have interactions are studied.

Duac and Erythromycin drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Duac and Erythromycin, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Abortion spontaneous (naturally occurring miscarriage)
  2. Maternal exposure during pregnancy (use of substance during pregnancy)
  3. Headache (pain in head)
  4. Leukocytosis (increased white blood cells)
  5. Loss of consciousness
  6. Mental impairment (a condition affecting the body, perhaps through sight or hearing loss, a mobility difficulty or a health condition)
  7. Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
  8. Neutrophilia
  9. Pain of skin
  10. Pyrexia (fever)

male:

n/a

What are the common drug interactions of Duac and Erythromycin, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

  1. Headache (pain in head)
  2. Leukocytosis (increased white blood cells)
  3. Loss of consciousness
  4. Mental impairment (a condition affecting the body, perhaps through sight or hearing loss, a mobility difficulty or a health condition)
  5. Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
  6. Neutrophilia
  7. Pain of skin
  8. Pyrexia (fever)
  9. Skin erosion (a discontinuity of the skin)
  10. Skin lesion

20-29:

  1. Adverse drug reaction
  2. Dermatitis allergic (inflammation of the skin due allergic reaction)

30-39:

  1. Abortion spontaneous (naturally occurring miscarriage)
  2. Maternal exposure during pregnancy (use of substance during pregnancy)

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

n/a

60+:

n/a

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on benzoyl peroxide; clindamycin phosphate and erythromycin (the active ingredients of Duac and Erythromycin, respectively), and Duac and Erythromycin (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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