Acanya

Acanya is a brand name of benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin topical, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

ACANYA (benzoyl peroxide; clindamycin phosphate - gel; topical)

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  Manufacturer: DOW PHARM SCI
  
  Approval date: October 23, 2008
  
  Strength(s): 2.5%;1.2% ^[RLD]

Has a generic version of Acanya been approved?

No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Acanya available.

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Acanya. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.

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  Compositions of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide for acne treatment
  Patent 5,733,886
  Issued: March 31, 1998
  Inventor(s): Baroody; Lloyd J. & Dow; Gordon J. & Dow; Debra A. & Lathrop; Robert
  Assignee(s): Baroody; Lloyd J.
  Dow; Gordon J.
  Compositions suitable for the treatment of acne by topical application comprise clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide. Kits for preparing the compositions include a solution of clindamycin in a first container and a gel suspension of benzoyl peroxide in a second container. Each component is stored at a pH which promotes stability, and the combination of the two components provides a final composition having a pH which promotes stability and enhances viscosity.
  
  Patent expiration dates:
  
  
  • March 31, 2015
    
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    Patent use: TREATMENT OF ACNE
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    Drug product
  
  



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  Compositions for the treatment of acne containing clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide
  Patent 6,117,843
  Issued: September 12, 2000
  Inventor(s): Baroody; Lloyd J. & Dow; Gordon J. & Dow; Debra A. & Lathrop; Robert
  Assignee(s): Baroody; Lloyd J.
  Dow; Gordon J.
  A pharmaceutical composition containing clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide is disclosed for the treatment of acne. The composition is stable for several months when stored at room temperature. Methods of preparing and of using the composition are disclosed.
  
  Patent expiration dates:
  
  
  • February 18, 2012
    
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    Drug product
  
  

See also...

• Acanya Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Acanya Gel Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Acanya Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Clindamycin/Benzoyl Peroxide Gel Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin topical Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Clindoxyl Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin Topical application Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)