Erythromycin/benzoyl peroxide

Erythromycin/benzoyl peroxide
Combination of
ErythromycinAntibiotic
Benzoyl peroxideAntiseptic
Clinical data
Trade namesBenzamycin
AHFS/Drugs.comMultum Consumer Information
MedlinePlusa603024
License data
Routes of
administration
Topical
Legal status
Legal status

Erythromycin/benzoyl peroxide, sold under the brand name Benzamycin, is a topical gel containing of 5% benzoyl peroxide and 3% erythromycin primarily used to treat acne.[1] Erythromycin/benzoyl peroxide is a prescription medication.[2]

Side effects include dry skin, stinging, redness, and itchy rash (urticaria),[2] 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.[3] 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.[2] On March 30, 2004, a generic form of Benzamycin was released by pharmaceutical company Atrix Laboratories.[4]

  1. ^ "Benzamycin Uses, Side Effects & Warnings". Drugs.com. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  2. ^ a b c "Benzamycin® Topical Gel (erythromycin-benzoyl peroxide gel)". dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  3. ^ "Benzamycin (Erythromycin): Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, Warning". RxList. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  4. ^ "CIBC World Upgrades Atrix Laboratories". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2023-08-24.