ACTOPLUS MET vs BENZAMYCIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACTOPLUS MET and BENZAMYCIN are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ACTOPLUS MET	BENZAMYCIN
Rating	New	74/100
Pharmacy pays	~$0.74 /30	$0.05 /g
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE AND PIOGLITAZONE HYDROCHLORIDE	BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN
Manufacturer	Takeda Pharms USA	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Tablet	Kit
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	about 3 to 7 hours (parent drug)	—

actoplus met benzamycin

Rating

New

74/100

Pharmacy pays

~$0.74 /30

$0.05 /g

Type

Active ingredient

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE AND PIOGLITAZONE HYDROCHLORIDE

BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN

Manufacturer

Takeda Pharms USA

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Tablet

Kit

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 3 to 7 hours (parent drug)

—

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Actoplus Met and Benzamycin?

Actoplus Met contains Metformin Hydrochloride and Pioglitazone Hydrochloride, while Benzamycin contains Benzoyl Peroxide and Erythromycin — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.