AMINOSYN 8.5% vs BENZAMYCIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. AMINOSYN 8.5% 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	AMINOSYN 8.5%	BENZAMYCIN
Rating	72/100	74/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.05 /g
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AMINO ACIDS AND MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC AND POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC	BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN
Manufacturer	Icu Medical Inc	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Injectable	Kit
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None

aminosyn 8.5%benzamycin

Rating

72/100

74/100

Pharmacy pays

—

$0.05 /g

Type

Active ingredient

AMINO ACIDS AND MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC AND POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC

BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN

Manufacturer

Icu Medical Inc

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Injectable

Kit

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Aminosyn 8.5% or Benzamycin?

By our independent rating, Benzamycin scores higher — 3.7 vs 3.6 out of 5 for Aminosyn 8.5%. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Aminosyn 8.5% and Benzamycin?

Aminosyn 8.5% contains Amino Acids and Magnesium Chloride and Potassium Chloride and Sodium Chloride and Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic and Potassium Phosphate, Dibasic, 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.