BENZAMYCIN vs LOTENSIN HCT

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. BENZAMYCIN and LOTENSIN HCT 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	LOTENSIN HCT
Rating	74/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.05 /g	~$2.25 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN	BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Validus Pharms
Dosage forms	Kit	Tablet
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)

benzamycin lotensin hct

Rating

74/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.05 /g

~$2.25 /30

Type

Active ingredient

BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN

BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Validus Pharms

Dosage forms

Kit

Tablet

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Benzamycin or Lotensin Hct?

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

What is the difference between Benzamycin and Lotensin Hct?

Benzamycin contains Benzoyl Peroxide and Erythromycin, while Lotensin Hct contains Benazepril Hydrochloride and Hydrochlorothiazide — 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.