ALBAMYCIN vs BENZAMYCIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ALBAMYCIN 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	ALBAMYCIN	BENZAMYCIN
Rating	New	74/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.05 /g
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	NOVOBIOCIN SODIUM	BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN
Manufacturer	Pharmacia and Upjohn	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Capsule	Kit
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None

albamycin benzamycin

Rating

New

74/100

Pharmacy pays

—

$0.05 /g

Type

Active ingredient

NOVOBIOCIN SODIUM

BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN

Manufacturer

Pharmacia and Upjohn

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Capsule

Kit

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Albamycin and Benzamycin?

Albamycin contains Novobiocin Sodium, 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.