Erythromycin and Benzoyl Peroxide
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Benzamycin?;Benzamycin? Pak
Brand Names: Canada:
Benzamycin?
Uses
- It is used to treat pimples (acne).
- It may take 2 months to see the full effect.
- Erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide works to harm the bacteria and fight the infection causing the pimples (acne).
Dosing
How to take
- Do not take this drug by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- Wash and rinse affected skin with warm water, then pat dry.
- Put on 2 times a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, or as you have been told by your doctor.
- Packets:
- Mix in the palm of your hand.
- Jar:
- Put a thin layer on the affected skin and rub in gently.
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