BENZAMYCIN vs DRIXORAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. BENZAMYCIN and DRIXORAL 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	DRIXORAL
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.05 /g	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN	DEXBROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE SULFATE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Schering Plough
Dosage forms	Kit	Tablet, 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 drixoral

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.05 /g

—

Type

Active ingredient

BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN

DEXBROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE SULFATE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Schering Plough

Dosage forms

Kit

Tablet, 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 Drixoral?

Benzamycin contains Benzoyl Peroxide and Erythromycin, while Drixoral contains Dexbrompheniramine Maleate and Pseudoephedrine 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.