ALDACTAZIDE vs BENZAMYCIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 10, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ALDACTAZIDE 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	ALDACTAZIDE	BENZAMYCIN
Rating	60/100	74/100
Pharmacy pays	~$0.91 /30	$0.05 /g
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND SPIRONOLACTONE	BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN
Manufacturer	Pfizer	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Tablet	Kit
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)	—

aldactazide benzamycin

Rating

60/100

74/100

Pharmacy pays

~$0.91 /30

$0.05 /g

Type

Active ingredient

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND SPIRONOLACTONE

BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN

Manufacturer

Pfizer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Tablet

Kit

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Aldactazide or Benzamycin?

By our independent rating, Benzamycin scores higher — 3.7 vs 3.0 out of 5 for Aldactazide. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Aldactazide and Benzamycin?

Aldactazide contains Hydrochlorothiazide and Spironolactone, 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.