This brand name is authorized in United States.
The drug ACANYA contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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EH6D7113I8 - CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE
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Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic with a primarily bacteriostatic action against Gram-positive aerobes and a wide range of anaerobic bacteria. Lincosamides such as clindamycin bind to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome and inhibit the early stages of protein synthesis. |
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W9WZN9A0GM - BENZOYL PEROXIDE
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Benzoyl peroxide is a highly lipophilic, oxidising agent with keratolytic and bacteriocidal effects. The effectiveness of benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne vulgaris is primarily attributable to its antibacterial activity, especially with respect to Propionibacterium acnes. Benzoyl peroxide is also believed to be effective in the treatment of acne on account of its anti-inflammatory and mild keratolytic properties. |
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Below package inserts are available for further reading:
| Document | Type | Information Source | |
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| ACANYA Gel | MPI, US: SPL/PLR | FDA, National Drug Code (US) |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| US | FDA, National Drug Code | 13548-132 |
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