Brand name:
Benzamycin
Pronounced: BEN-za-MI-sin
Generic
ingredients: Erythromycin, Benzoyl peroxide
Why is Benzamycin prescribed?
A combination of the antibiotic erythromycin and the
antibacterial agent benzoyl peroxide, Benzamycin is effective in
stopping the bacteria that cause acne and in reducing acne
infection.
Most important fact about Benzamycin
If you experience excessive irritation, stop using Benzamycin and
notify your doctor.
How should you use Benzamycin?
Use Benzamycin 2 times per day, once in the morning and once in
the evening, or as directed by your doctor.
Before applying Benzamycin, thoroughly wash the affected area
with soap and warm water, rinse well, and gently pat dry. Apply
Benzamycin to the entire area, not just the pimples.
--If you miss a dose...
Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your
next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular
schedule.
--Storage instructions...
This medication should be stored in your refrigerator in a
tightly closed container and discarded after 3 months. Do not
freeze.
Benzamycin side effects
Very few side effects have been reported with the use of
Benzamycin. However, those reported include dryness and swelling.
Occasionally, use of Benzamycin has caused a burning sensation;
eye irritation; inflammation of the face, eyes, and nose; itching;
oiliness; reddened skin; skin discoloration; skin irritation and
peeling; and skin tenderness.
If any side effects develop or change in intensity, inform your
doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is
safe for you to continue using Benzamycin.
Why should Benzamycin not be prescribed?
If you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to
erythromycin or benzoyl peroxide, or any other ingredients in
Benzamycin, you should not use Benzamycin. Make sure your
doctor is aware of any drug reactions you have experienced.
Special warnings about Benzamycin
Benzamycin Topical Gel is for external use only. Avoid contact
with your eyes, nose, mouth, and all mucous membranes.
Benzamycin may bleach hair or colored fabric. Avoid contact with
scalp and clothes.
As you use this antibiotic, organisms that are resistant to it
may start to grow. Your doctor will have you stop using Benzamycin
and will give you a medication to fight the new bacteria.
If you develop diarrhea after you start using Benzamycin, call
your doctor. You may have an intestinal inflammation that could be
serious.
Possible food and drug interactions when taking Benzamycin
If Benzamycin is used with other acne medications, the effects of
either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Always check with
your doctor before combining any other prescription or
over-the-counter acne remedy with Benzamycin.
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
The effects of Benzamycin during pregnancy have not been
adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant,
inform your doctor immediately. It is not known whether Benzamycin
appears in breast milk, but erythromycin does if it is swallowed or
injected. If Benzamycin is essential to your health, your
doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding your baby until
your treatment with Benzamycin is finished.
Recommended dosage for Benzamycin
ADULTS
Overdosage
There is no information available on overdosage.
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