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I was using a prescription topical gel for acne with 1% clindamycin and 5% benzoyl peroxide. what's the closest over-the-counter equivalent?
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There is none: You can't get Clindamycin over the counter, which is good. You can get benzoyl peroxide. I'm sorry for the dysfunctional health care system and i hope you are able to get effectively treated.
Answered 4/2/2016
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Benzoyl peroxide: 5% benzoyl peroxide would be the closest over the counter.
Answered 4/2/2016
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