BENZAMYCIN vs QTERNMET XR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 6, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BENZAMYCIN and QTERNMET XR 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	QTERNMET XR
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.05 /g	~$341.96 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN	DAPAGLIFLOZIN AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE AND SAXAGLIPTIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Astrazeneca Ab
Dosage forms	Kit	Tablet, extended release
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 6.2 hours (plasma elimination half-life in adults with normal kidney function)

benzamycin qternmet xr

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.05 /g

~$341.96 /30

Type

Active ingredient

BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN

DAPAGLIFLOZIN AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE AND SAXAGLIPTIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Astrazeneca Ab

Dosage forms

Kit

Tablet, extended release

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 6.2 hours (plasma elimination half-life in adults with normal kidney function)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Benzamycin and Qternmet XR?

Benzamycin contains Benzoyl Peroxide and Erythromycin, while Qternmet XR contains Dapagliflozin and Metformin Hydrochloride and Saxagliptin 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.