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ONEXTON^® (clindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide) Gel, 1.2%/3.75% is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical) to treat acne vulgaris in people 12 years and older.

Do not use ONEXTON Gel in your mouth, eyes, or vagina. It is not known whether ONEXTON Gel is safe and effective for use longer than 12 weeks, or in children under 12 years of age.

Important Safety Information

Do not use ONEXTON Gel if you have:

had an allergic reaction to clindamycin, benzoyl peroxide, lincomycin or any ingredient in ONEXTON Gel
Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
had inflammation of the colon (colitis) or severe diarrhea with past antibiotic use.

Talk to your doctor if you are not sure if you have any of the conditions listed above.

ONEXTON Gel can cause serious side effects including:

Inflammation of the colon (colitis). Stop using ONEXTON Gel and call your doctor right away if you have severe watery diarrhea or bloody diarrhea.
Allergic reactions. Stop using ONEXTON Gel, call your doctor and get help right away if you have any of the following symptoms: severe itching; swelling of your face, eyes, lips, tongue or throat; or trouble breathing.

Common side effects with ONEXTON Gel include burning sensation, skin redness or swelling, itching or rash. Stop using ONEXTON Gel and call your doctor if you have a skin rash or your skin becomes very red, itchy or swollen. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines and skin products you use. Especially tell your doctor if you will have surgery with general anesthesia. One of the medicines in ONEXTON Gel (clindamycin) can affect how certain medicines work when used in general anesthesia.

ONEXTON Gel should not be used with products that contain erythromycin.
Other skin and topical acne products may increase the irritation of your skin when used with ONEXTON Gel.

Pregnancy and Nursing Mothers: It is not known whether ONEXTON Gel will harm your unborn baby, so talk to your doctor if you are pregnant. If you are nursing or will nurse your unborn baby, talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby during treatment with ONEXTON.

Sun Protection: When using ONEXTON Gel, limit your time in sunlight. Avoid using tanning beds or sun lamps. If you have to be in sunlight, wear a wide-brimmed hat or other protective clothing, and use sunscreen to cover the treated area.

You are encouraged to report side effects to Bausch Health at 1-800-321-4576 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or visit fda.gov/medwatch .

Please click here for full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information.

This offer is only valid for patients with commercial insurance. Eligible uninsured patients will pay more. This offer is not valid for any person eligible for reimbursement of prescriptions, in whole or in part, by any federal, state, or other governmental programs, including, but not limited to, Medicare (including Medicare Advantage and Part A, B, and D plans), Medicaid, TRICARE, Veterans Administration or Department of Defense health coverage, CHAMPUS, the Puerto Rico Government Health Insurance Plan, or any other federal or state health care programs. This offer is good only in the U.S. at retail pharmacies owned and operated by Walgreen Co. (or its affiliates) or other participating independent retail pharmacies. This offer is not valid in Massachusetts or Minnesota or where otherwise prohibited, taxed or otherwise restricted. Click here for other terms and conditions that apply.

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Important Safety Information

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Important Safety Information