BENZAMYCIN

LOE Approaching

erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide

NDATOPICALGEL
Approved
Oct 1984
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100

Mechanism of Action

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY The exact mechanism by which erythromycin reduces lesions of acne vulgaris is not fully known; however, the effect appears to be due in part to the antibacterial activity of the drug. Benzoyl peroxide has a keratolytic and desquamative effect which may also contribute to its…