Erythromycin / Benzoyl Peroxide (Benzamycin®)

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Often known by its brand name Benzamycin®, this topical treatment is a combination of erythromycin, which is a topical antibiotic that helps slow...

Often known by its brand name Benzamycin®, this topical treatment is a combination of erythromycin, which is a topical antibiotic that helps slow or stop bacteria growth and reduce skin inflammation, and benzoyl peroxide, which kills acne bacteria and dries/peels the skin.

It is usually applied 2 times a day.

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Karen

October 25, 2007

Pros:

This product does work. The antibiotic works as an anti-bacterial along with the Benzoyl Peroxide. If using the preparation that is mixed at the druggist, it contains ethyl alcohol which doesn't dry out the skin feels cool and refreshing!

Cons:

Must be refrigerated, so, out of sight out of mind. Especially if you run a busy schedule. It does bleach clothing and bedding, so use it with caution. Expensive. It also leaves a chalky film on your face, so use an oil-free moisturizer with it.

Without insurance, the preparation I purchased would have cost 125 dollars. With my insurance, it was 11.75. I wouldn't have bought this product if it was not covered. However, since I am lucky enough to get it at a decent price, I do use it and I do like it.

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Layla22

October 1, 2007

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This stuff is a GOD send. I've had acne since I was ELEVEN years old and I am now 31. I had decided that acne was just something I was going to ahve to live with. This has changed my life.

Cons:

Bleaches clothes and bedding.

After suffering with a lifelong battle with acne I went to see a "last resort" dermatologist. This man is in his late 70's and is preparing to retire. He told me that all I would need was Benzamycin. I was skeptical because I had been going to a "cutting edge" derm who is in his late 20's and was supposed to be well versed in all of the latest cures. This seventy year old derm CLEARED my skin!!!!! I will NEVER be without Benzamycin again! I am SO excited to have learned of this product and would recommend it to ANYONE who suffers with what seems to be "incurable" acne. It's absolutely WONDERFUL!!! It takes about three days to start to see results but I haven't seen a pimple since.

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Charles

September 24, 2007

Pros:

Bottom line is that it is THE best product i have ever used for acne followed by Acne 101e, it also resonably cheap and does'nt need a massive misleading marketing campaign like most and works much better than them at a cheaper price.

Cons:

It tends to dry out the skin at first but your skin should gradually adapt, although fairer skin takes slightly longer than darker skin.

I suffered from acne since i was about thirteen and never really went to see a specialist about it till i was about seventeen. I wish i went earlier because this stuff really works, i like many tried all the products on the market and forked out a fair bit of doe for treatment for my acne which was gradually taking over my life and none of them worked as well as Benzamycin. I had moderate to sometimes severe acne but after using Benzamycin for about a week my skin showed massive improvements and after two was completely clear. I would highly recommend this product. Also for people in the UK where Benzamycin has discontinued you can buy it from the States (not canada as they require prescriptions and your doctor won't give it to you i've tried) over the internet for about $52.00 including p&p which is about £27.00 just google it and you will eventually find a company which ships it over to you, well worth it if you ask me. Good Luck Everyone ;)

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Tracy

September 5, 2007

Pros:

Best topical acne medication I've ever used. I saw results in a week and it kept my face clear as long as I used it. I recommend Benzamycin PAK -- you can take them when you travel and they don't need to be refrigerated.

Cons:

Not much, maybe that it dries your skin out for the first few weeks. I'd rather have dry skin than a face full of pimples!

Don't waste your money on drug store on-the-spot treatments. Invest in this prescription instead! You'll save both money and grief in the long run.

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Verified Customer62

July 27, 2007

Pros:

It works very well. Benzamycin Paks come in single dose packages that do not have to be refrigerated.

Cons:

It can leave a white chalky appearance on your skin. I can only use it once a day or my skin will become excessively dry. The biggest con to me is that it has bleached some shirts and my bathroom towels.

It works and is worth putting up with the cons. However, I really wish I knew of some other product that worked as well without the bleaching effect.

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Bronte

July 19, 2007

Pros:

It clears your skin up well. For teens&Adults.
It gets rid of acne FAST

Cons:

When it drys it goes white and if you put it in the "T" zone area some times u may get it near your mouth and it tastes bad

This is the overall best acne cream. It clears your skin up in a week for some but for me the redness went down when i woke up and in three days my blemishes we totally gone. This product is WAYY less costy then the other products like proactive. Where i get it its 29$ but with my Insurance its bascally $3.49 the only problem is you have to use it for a while other wise acne comes back.But no matter what dont think because you have this cream that you can go pig out on bad foods eat healthy and you'll have a wonderful healthy looking complection! I have recommended this product to people who have acne and say the results of this product are wonderful

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carehunter

May 30, 2007

Pros:

It works in less than 3 days...you will start seeing results

Cons:

It can bleach your clothes and sheets

I loooove this stuff. I was skeptical at first when my doctor prescribed it bacause i didn't like the fact you have to remember to keep it refrigerated but later on I find that to be the appealing part because when you use it...it's coolness is soothing. I saw results 3 days after using it...stopped wearing makeup completely and I also use it on my chest and back...people always stop me and tell me how beautiful my skin is...that hasn't happenend in a loooong time...I feel so pretty...my skin is spotless...no Lie!!!! I will reccomend this to anyone...I have noticed upon first using it that it can be very drying but I started using a cream cleanser to cleanse my skin instead of a soap of any kind and the drying stopped and i also use ponds moisturizing cream to moisterize so i didn't have that problem anymore...and let me tell you that I have not broken out since using this stuff...I don't even have to be that conscience about putting my hands on my face thinking I'll break...use it!!!!

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ezyryder

May 29, 2007

Pros:

This was the best topical I ever used, until it was discontinued in the UK (why i'll never know). It consistently kept my skin clear

Cons:

There might have been a bit of dryness, but not much at all. It also has a strange consistency and it has to be mixed but thats it really.

The best topical. Left wondering what else there is that will be as good as this.

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Brittany

April 13, 2007

Pros:

gets rid of acne really quick!!!

Cons:

leaves white stuff on face

ok i used to have really severe acne but after 3 months of using it all of it was COMPLETLY gome (no scaring) and i had it so bad on mu forehead that it gave me headaches! i only had a bit of burining forl like 2 weeks.

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t.j.

April 5, 2007

Pros:

finally, something effective for ALL acne types

Cons:

it dries the skin, leaving the most acne prone areas a bit flakey, and the white residue can leave skin feeling a bit dirty.

the cons are a pain, but moisturizer used after the application of the gell helps with the flaking, and i'm assuming that after i use it a bit longer, this side effect will get better. i recently had a baby, which threw my hormones out of whack, and my face, particularly my jawline, completely erupted, and i felt 15 all over again...not in a good way, mind. so, i talked to my doc, and have been using this for a few weeks. it's really taken the worst of the acne away, though some of the cysts are stubborn, so i recommend patience. i started seeing real results after a few days, and each day is better than the last. that says soooo much more than any other meds i've ever tried. my insurance covered it, leaving me to pay a small amount, so check out your coverage, talk to your doc, and give it a try.

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