BENZAMYCIN vs VIROPTIC

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 4, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BENZAMYCIN and VIROPTIC 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	VIROPTIC
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.05 /g	$23.02 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN	TRIFLURIDINE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Monarch Pharms
Dosage forms	Kit	Drops
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	—	Infectious Keratoconjunctivitis, Herpetic Keratitis

benzamycin viroptic

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.05 /g

$23.02 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN

TRIFLURIDINE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Monarch Pharms

Dosage forms

Kit

Drops

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

—

Infectious Keratoconjunctivitis, Herpetic Keratitis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Benzamycin and Viroptic?

Benzamycin contains Benzoyl Peroxide and Erythromycin, while Viroptic contains Trifluridine — 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.