BENZAMYCIN vs CODIMAL-L.A. 12

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. BENZAMYCIN and CODIMAL-L.A. 12 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	CODIMAL-L.A. 12
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.05 /g	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN	CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Schwarz Pharma
Dosage forms	Kit	Capsule, extended release
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 codimal-l.a. 12

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.05 /g

—

Type

Active ingredient

BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN

CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Schwarz Pharma

Dosage forms

Kit

Capsule, extended release

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 Codimal-L.A. 12?

Benzamycin contains Benzoyl Peroxide and Erythromycin, while Codimal-L.A. 12 contains Chlorpheniramine Maleate 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.