BENZAMYCIN vs FIORINAL W/CODEINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. BENZAMYCIN and FIORINAL W/CODEINE 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	FIORINAL W/CODEINE
Rating	74/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.05 /g	~$0.78 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN	ASPIRIN AND BUTALBITAL AND CAFFEINE AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Allergan
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 fiorinal w/codeine

Rating

74/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.05 /g

~$0.78 /30

Type

Active ingredient

BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN

ASPIRIN AND BUTALBITAL AND CAFFEINE AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Allergan

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

Which is better-rated, Benzamycin or Fiorinal W/Codeine?

By our independent rating, Benzamycin scores higher — 3.7 vs 3.6 out of 5 for Fiorinal W/Codeine. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Benzamycin and Fiorinal W/Codeine?

Benzamycin contains Benzoyl Peroxide and Erythromycin, while Fiorinal W/Codeine contains Aspirin and Butalbital and Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate — 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.