Skin · FAQ
What is the dose of Acne formula nightly gel?
Short answer
Use Acne formula exactly as your prescribing physician directs and as written on your pharmacy label. Typical directions are to apply a thin layer at night. The gel contains clindamycin 1% and tretinoin 0.025%, plus niacinamide. Do not change how much or how often you use it without guidance.
Your prescribing physician and pharmacy label set your dose. Typical directions for Acne formula are to apply a thin layer at night. Your physician may give different directions based on your skin, other treatments, or irritation. Follow those instructions rather than a routine you find online.
This compounded gel contains clindamycin 1% and tretinoin 0.025%, plus niacinamide. The information on this page does not list a strength for niacinamide. Check your prescription label or ask the pharmacist if you need details about your exact formula. Do not use extra gel or apply it more often than prescribed.
A licensed physician in your state decides whether this treatment is appropriate after reviewing your visit. Tell them if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding before using it. Compounded medications are prepared by a licensed pharmacy for one patient and are not FDA-approved. If the label and your visit instructions seem different, ask the prescribing team or pharmacist to clarify before applying the gel.
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Written by the Verra clinical team · Medical review pending
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