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Benzamycin Side Effects

Generic name: benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin topical

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 5, 2023.

Note: This document contains side effect information about benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin topical. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Benzamycin.

Applies to benzoyl peroxide/erythromycin topical: topical gel/jelly.

Serious side effects of Benzamycin

Along with its needed effects, benzoyl peroxide/erythromycin topical may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin topical:

Less common or rare

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin topical: topical gel.

Dermatologic

Common (1% to 10%): Dry skin, pruritus, photosensitivity reaction (sunburn, stinging with sun exposure), dryness, urticarial reaction

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Peeling

Frequency not reported: Skin discoloration, skin oiliness, tenderness of the skin, transient drying, erythema, burning, desquamation

Erythromycin topical:

-Frequency not reported: Generalized urticarial reaction[Ref]

Local

Common (1% to 10%): Application site reaction (stinging, erythema, burning)

Frequency not reported: Irritation of the skin (including peeling, itching, burning sensation, erythema, inflammation of the face/eyes/nose, irritation of the eyes)[Ref]

Ocular

Common (1% to 10%): Blepharitis[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Benzoyl peroxide topical:

-Frequency not reported: Allergic sensitization

More about Benzamycin (benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin topical)

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Other brands

Aktipak

Other formulations

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References

1. Product Information. Benzamycin (benzoyl peroxide-erythromycin topical). Apothecon Inc. 2022.

2. Product Information. Aktipak (benzoyl peroxide-erythromycin topical). Cutanea Life Sciences, Inc. 2019.

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.