| Drug Name: | Erythromycin/benzoyl peroxide |
| Type: | combo |
| Component1: | Erythromycin |
| Class1: | Antibiotic |
| Component2: | Benzoyl peroxide |
| Class2: | Antiseptic |
| Tradename: | Benzamycin |
| Dailymedid: | Erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide |
| Routes Of Administration: | Topical |
| Legal Us: | Rx-only |
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), 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. On March 30, 2004, a generic form of Benzamycin was released by pharmaceutical company Atrix Laboratories.[4]