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Erythromycin/benzoyl peroxide

Combination drug

Combination drug

FieldValue
drug_nameErythromycin/benzoyl peroxide
typecombo
component1Erythromycin
class1Antibiotic
component2Benzoyl peroxide
class2Antiseptic
tradenameBenzamycin
Drugs.com
MedlinePlusa603024
DailyMedIDErythromycin and benzoyl peroxide
pregnancy_AU
routes_of_administrationTopical
legal_AU
legal_BR
legal_CA
legal_DE
legal_NZ
legal_USRx-only
legal_UN

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Erythromycin/benzoyl peroxide, sold under the brand name Benzamycin, is a topical gel containing 5% benzoyl peroxide and 3% erythromycin primarily used to treat acne. Erythromycin/benzoyl peroxide is a prescription medication.

Side effects include dry skin, stinging, redness, and itchy rash (urticaria), with recommended usage is 2 times per day, once in the morning and once in the evening, or as prescribed by a doctor. The affected area should be washed with soap and warm water, rinsed, and gently dried before applying the gel. Using an oil-free face moisturizer in conjunction with erythromycin/benzoyl peroxide is recommended.

Erythromycin/benzoyl peroxide was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 1984. On March 30, 2004, a generic form of Benzamycin was released by pharmaceutical company Atrix Laboratories.

References

References

  1. "Benzamycin Uses, Side Effects & Warnings".
  2. "Benzamycin® Topical Gel (erythromycin-benzoyl peroxide gel)".
  3. "Benzamycin (Erythromycin): Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, Warning".
  4. "CIBC World Upgrades Atrix Laboratories". Bloomberg.com.
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