BENZAMYCIN vs DARVON COMPOUND-65

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 9, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BENZAMYCIN and DARVON COMPOUND-65 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	DARVON COMPOUND-65
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.05 /g	~$0.78 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN	ASPIRIN AND CAFFEINE AND PROPOXYPHENE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Xanodyne Pharm
Dosage forms	Kit	Capsule
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 20 minutes (the label also states 0.33 hours) for aspirin itself

benzamycin darvon compound-65

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.05 /g

~$0.78 /30

Type

Active ingredient

BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN

ASPIRIN AND CAFFEINE AND PROPOXYPHENE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Xanodyne Pharm

Dosage forms

Kit

Capsule

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 20 minutes (the label also states 0.33 hours) for aspirin itself

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Benzamycin and Darvon Compound-65?

Benzamycin contains Benzoyl Peroxide and Erythromycin, while Darvon Compound-65 contains Aspirin and Caffeine and Propoxyphene 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.