BENZAMYCIN vs CHLOROMYXIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. BENZAMYCIN and CHLOROMYXIN 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	CHLOROMYXIN
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.05 /g	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN	CHLORAMPHENICOL AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Parke Davis
Dosage forms	Kit	Topical
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None

benzamycin chloromyxin

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.05 /g

—

Type

Active ingredient

BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN

CHLORAMPHENICOL AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Parke Davis

Dosage forms

Kit

Topical

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Benzamycin and Chloromyxin?

Benzamycin contains Benzoyl Peroxide and Erythromycin, while Chloromyxin contains Chloramphenicol and Polymyxin B Sulfate — 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.