Compare Benzac  vs Benzamycin
Uses of Benzac |
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| | Benzac is also known by the generic name Benzoyl Peroxide
USES:
This medication is used to treat mild to moderate acne. It may be used in combination with other acne treatments. When applied to the skin, benzoyl peroxide works by reducing the amount of acne-causing bacteria and by causing the skin to dry and peel.
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Uses of Benzamycin |
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| | Benzamycin is also known by the generic name Erythromycin-Benzoyl Peroxide
USES:
This product is used to treat moderate acne. It helps to reduce the number of pimples. This medication is a combination of 2 drugs. Erythromycin works by stopping the growth of acne-causing bacteria. It belongs to a class of drugs known as macrolide antibiotics. Benzoyl peroxide also kills acne-causing bacteria and causes the top layer of skin to dry and peel off so that new skin can form. This product also contains alcohol which helps to dry extra oils from the skin.
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Benzac and Benzamycin Have 4 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Benzac and Benzamycin. Critical Seriousness - Skin Inflammation due to a Topically Applied Medication - Dermatitis due to Topical Drug is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Benzac and Benzamycin. Critical Seriousness - Skin Irritation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Benzac and Benzamycin. Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Benzac and Benzamycin. |
Benzac Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Benzamycin |
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Benzamycin Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Benzac |
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Benzac and Benzamycin Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common |
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Benzac Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Benzamycin |
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Benzamycin Has 5 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Benzamycin |
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| | Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Benzamycin but not Benzac. Abnormal Peeling of Skin - Abnormal Desquamation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Benzamycin but not Benzac. Skin Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Benzamycin but not Benzac. Dry Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Benzamycin but not Benzac. Stinging of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Benzamycin but not Benzac. |
Benzac and Benzamycin Treat 4 Conditions in Common |
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| | Acne - Acne Vulgaris is treated by both Benzac and Benzamycin. |
Benzac has 2 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Benzac.
Benzac Topical Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)
Relative Contraindications 
Exfoliative Dermatitis - Skin Rash with Sloughing is a contraindication of Benzac.
Contraindication Warnings
Skin Inflammation is a contraindication of Benzac. |
Benzamycin has 3 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Benzamycin.
Benzamycin Topical Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Relative Contraindications
Exfoliative Dermatitis - Skin Rash with Sloughing is a contraindication of Benzamycin.
Contraindication Warnings
No Disease Contraindications is a contraindication of Benzamycin.
Skin Inflammation is a contraindication of Benzamycin. |
Benzac - Symptoms of overdose may include
This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If swallowing or overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
Benzamycin - Symptoms of overdose may include
This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If swallowing or overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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