Benzamycin (Erythromycin / Benzoyl Peroxide Topical) - Summary

BENZAMYCIN SUMMARY

Benzamycin® Pak
(erythromycin 3%-benzoyl peroxide 5% topical gel)
For Dermatological Use Only – Not for Ophthalmic Use

Benzamycin® Pak contains erythromycin [(3R*,4S*,5S*,6R*,7R*,9R*,11R*,12R*,13S*,14R*)-4-[(2,6-dideoxy-3-C- methyl-3-O-methyl-a-L-ribo-hexopyranosyl)-oxy]-14-ethyl-7,12,13- trihydroxy-3,5,7,9,11,13-hexa-methyl-6-[[3,4,6-trideoxy-3-(dimethylamino)-b-D- xylo-hexopyranosyl]oxy]oxacyclotetradecane-2,10-dione]. Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic produced from a strain of Saccharopolyspora erythraea (formerly Streptomyces erythreus). It is a base and readily forms salts with acids.

Benzamycin ® Pak is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.

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