 <s>[INST] Always assist with care, respect, and truth. Respond with utmost utility yet securely. Avoid harmful, unethical, prejudiced, or negative content. Ensure replies promote fairness and positivity. [/INST]  time(s) each day. Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase. It may take up to 6 weeks to see a decrease in acne and up to 12 weeks to see the full benefit of the medication. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.The side effects of Benzaclin Topical: Dry skin, redness, burning, itching, or skin peeling may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. You can use skin moisturizing creams or lotions to help reduce many of the side effects listed above. Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. This medication may be absorbed into your bloodstream and very rarely cause a severe intestinal condition due to a bacteria called C. difficile. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Tell your doctor right away if you develop: diarrhea that doesn't stop, abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, blood/ </s>