Benzamycin Pak (Topical)

Generic name:erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide (topical route) [ e-rith-roe-MYE-sin, BEN-zoe-il-per-OX-ide ]
Drug class:Topical acne agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 7, 2021.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Benzamycin Pak

Available Dosage Forms:

• Gel/Jelly

Therapeutic Class: Antiacne

Chemical Class: Macrolide

Uses for Benzamycin Pak

Erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide combination is used to treat acne. It works by killing the bacteria that cause acne and by keeping the skin pores clean (tiny openings on the skin).

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using Benzamycin Pak

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide combination in children younger than 12 years of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide combination in geriatric patients.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

• Astemizole
• Bepridil
• Cisapride
• Colchicine
• Dihydroergotamine
• Dronedarone
• Eliglustat
• Ergoloid Mesylates
• Ergonovine
• Ergotamine
• Flibanserin
• Fluconazole
• Grepafloxacin
• Levoketoconazole
• Levomethadyl
• Lomitapide
• Lovastatin
• Mesoridazine
• Methylergonovine
• Methysergide
• Pimozide
• Piperaquine
• Posaconazole
• Saquinavir
• Simvastatin
• Sparfloxacin
• Terfenadine
• Thioridazine
• Ziprasidone

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doc...