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.
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External links
- "Atrix Laboratories, Inc. (ATRX) Receives FDA Approval For Erythromycin/Benzoyl Peroxide", Biospace.com, 10/19/2005
