Benzamycin (erythromycin) ® Pak also contains benzoyl peroxide for topical use.
Is Benzamycin good for acne?
Benzamycin (erythromycin / benzoyl peroxide) is a topical combination medication that works well to treat acne. It has few side effects, but it can bleach your clothing and hair.
What is the drug classification for Benzamycin?
It belongs to a class of drugs known as macrolide antibiotics.
How is Benzamycin given?
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Benzamycin Topical Gel should be applied twice daily, morning and evening, or as directed by a physician, to affected areas after the skin is thoroughly washed, rinsed with warm water and gently patted dry.
Do you need a prescription for Benzamycin?
Benzamycin is a prescription topical acne treatment that combines 5% benzoyl peroxide with 3% erythromycin. It is used to treat mild to moderate acne vulgaris. Generic forms of Benzamycin are available as well.
Do you wash off Benzamycin?
This medicine is for use on the skin only. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth. Do not use it on skin areas that have cuts or scrapes. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away.
Is Benzamycin over the counter?
It is available as a cheaper, generic medication. It only has to be applied to the skin once a day at bedtime. The 0.1% gel formulation is available over the counter, without a prescription. Differin (adapalene) is generally well tolerated, with few side effects.
Does Benzamycin need to be refrigerated?
Store Benzamycin Gel in the refrigerator but do not freeze it. If you forget to refrigerate the gel for 1 day, you may refrigerate it when you remember and continue to use it. Store Benzamycin Pak at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).
Does Benzamycin (erythromycin) ® Pak contain benzoyl peroxide?
Benzamycin (erythromycin) ® Pak also contains benzoyl peroxide for topical use. Benzoyl peroxide is an oxidizing agent demonstrating antibacterial activity. Chemically, benzoyl peroxide is (C14H10O4). It has the following structural formula: Benzoyl peroxide has the molecular weight of 242.23.
How should I store Benzamycin Pak aktipak?
Benzamycin Pak, Aktipak: Store at room temperature between 20-25°C (68-77°F); keep away from heat and any open flame No images available for this drug. A Patient Handout is not currently available for this monograph. Adding plans allows you to compare formulary status to other drugs in the same class.
Is benzycin safe for pregnant or nursing women?
BENZAMYCIN (erythromycin) Topical Gel should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. Nursing Women: It is not known whether BENZAMYCIN (erythromycin) Topical Gel is excreted in human milk after topical application.
What is the structural formula of Benzamycin (erythromycin)?
It has the following structural formula: Erythromycin has the molecular weight of 733.94. It is a white crystalline powder and has a solubility of approximately 1 mg/mL in water and is soluble in alcohol at 25°C. Benzamycin (erythromycin) ®Pak also contains benzoyl peroxide for topical use.
