BENZAMYCIN vs BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. BENZAMYCIN and BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 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	BENZAMYCIN	BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.05 /g	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN	BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Pharm Assoc
Dosage forms	Kit	Solution, Syrup
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	roughly 3 to 16 hours — the label does not give one number, because the elimination half-life depends on urine pH: about 3 to 6 hours when urine pH is 5 (acidic), and about 9 to 16 hours when urine pH is 8 (alkaline)

benzamycin brompheniramine maleate, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and dextromethorphan hydrobromide

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.05 /g

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Type

Active ingredient

BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN

BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE AND DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Pharm Assoc

Dosage forms

Kit

Solution, Syrup

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

roughly 3 to 16 hours — the label does not give one number, because the elimination half-life depends on urine pH: about 3 to 6 hours when urine pH is 5 (acidic), and about 9 to 16 hours when urine pH is 8 (alkaline)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Benzamycin and Brompheniramine Maleate, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide?

Benzamycin contains Benzoyl Peroxide and Erythromycin, while Brompheniramine Maleate, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide contains Brompheniramine Maleate and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride — 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.