BENZAMYCIN vs XTRELUS

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. BENZAMYCIN and XTRELUS 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	XTRELUS
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.05 /g	$0.07 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN	GUAIFENESIN AND HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Eci Pharms LLC
Dosage forms	Kit	Tablet
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 3.8 hours (3.8 ± 0.3 hours)

benzamycin xtrelus

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.05 /g

$0.07 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN

GUAIFENESIN AND HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Eci Pharms LLC

Dosage forms

Kit

Tablet

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 3.8 hours (3.8 ± 0.3 hours)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Benzamycin and Xtrelus?

Benzamycin contains Benzoyl Peroxide and Erythromycin, while Xtrelus contains Guaifenesin and Hydrocodone Bitartrate — 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.