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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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March 20, 2016
Great product. Very popular
If you pay for this out of pocket you've probably noticed a huge price increase within the past year. Do yourself a favor and Google "RxPalace Benzamycin" and you'll save lots of money.
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March 10, 2012

Pros:

clears acne

Cons:

very drying
bleaches clothes/towels
sensitive to the sun

I use it every morning after washing my face with Purpose cleanser. Last time I had this it was working wonders and all of a sudden stopped working. Finally after using it for 2 months and nothing was happening, I decided to look at the label and it needed to be refrigerated. So now, I got a new prescription and it is working wonderfully :)
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November 2, 2011

Pros:

Works every fast
Pretty cheap for the result with insurance

Cons:

Not very much
Stings a bit
Very dry, flaky, clumpy texture

Worked amazingly. It was gone in a week. It's pretty drying, even for my very oily skin. It makes you prone to sun damage, but just wear sunscreen. It's not for people with dry or sensitive, skin, as it's very harsh. If your skin can take it, I highly suggest this, since it's not too expensive if insurance covers it. Warning: don't over apply!
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September 25, 2011

Pros:

I just used this product a few hours ago, and my acne is already clearing up. And insurance paid for it.

Cons:

It's very irritable, but I feel like that means it works...

I don't care what people say, the products that work best are the ones that dry your skin up. And that's what this does. I always thought the only way to get clear skin is through oral antibiotics but this product proved me wrong...
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April 28, 2011

Pros:

-Soothing/cooling to the skin at contact (due to refrigeration)
-Works fast
-Low (or no) copay if insurance covers it :)

Cons:

-Drying (depends on skin type)
-Chunky feel makes it a little weird to use
-Doesn't create a smooth surface if you apply under make up :(
-Needs to be refrigerated

For some reason after having acne since I was 14 (now im 21) it's the first time I have been introduced to this product by new physician and im glad she did! I LOVE IT! Im not consistent with it but when I have a flare-OMG this is a life savor. Like I said it feels good when you put it on if your breaking out because it has to be refrigerated but it works! In two days my flare up was more than half cleared up! When I'm consistent with it it helps from cystic acne from returning. I would DEFINITELY recommend this!
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March 15, 2011

Pros:

Clears skin FAST!!!!
No burning or peeling like with Retin-a
Can wear under makeup
Works within days depending on how severe your skin is

Cons:

Must store in fridge
smells yucky but WELL WORTH IT
not easy to travel with because of how you need to store it
a LITTLE drying BUT anything thats going to work is going to dry you out a little.

LOOOVE LOVE LOOOVE IT!! I had been on this before, about a year ago. Sadly I wasn't able to be on it for 6 weeks consistently because of circumstances. But it did work rapidly during the short time I was on it. Recently my doctor where I live now prescribed retin-a. I was skeptical and sure enough, it worked a TINY bit but not well at all. SO I asked to be put back on the benzamycin because I believe it's the antibiotic in it that REALLLLLLLLLLY helps me out. Sure enough, NO BUMPS!!! and it's only been like a week! i LOVE IT and swear by it!!! It's not for everyone, but you have to find your fit. Try it! what do you have to lose right? My skin is HORRID., I get deep cysts and little bumps, The whole nine yards. It is unbearable. But now I am confident. Can't say enough good things about this stuff!! =D
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February 27, 2011

Pros:

Reduced pimple size greatly over night !
pimple will be gone within 2 days
been using it for about a year now and still does the job

Cons:

None really , BUT ONLY USE AS A SPOT TREATMENT !!!!!!!! if used over whole face you will regret it !!!

it works :D
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June 23, 2010

Pros:

Clears up face in less than a month if you have mild acne

Cons:

Can be drying if you dont put a moisturizer before this product

Very good...definitely better than Proactiv if you do this: Morning: Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash Dove Deep Moisture Lotion SPF 15 Night: Neutrogen Oil Free Acne Wash Dove Deep Moisture Lotion SPF 15 then.... Benzamycin (first time: use small amount and then gradually increase dose)
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March 18, 2010

Pros:

I have had terrible acne since I was 14. I had cysts and zits all over my face including my cheeks and nose the t-zone area. My pediatrician suggested this when I was about 16. It took a couple of weeks to actually start clearing up and I did not have any more huge cysts on my face at all.I stopped using it after my face cleared up because of the cost but I am breaking out worse than before and I think I will use it again.

Cons:

You may probably break out really bad in the first few weeks, but it's the same with a lot of prescriptions. Also , if you have no insurance at all it'll be very pricey.

No matter what the price is, it is better to have a clear face than be suffering with acne.Trust me, I'm 18 and use lots of makeup to cover up my acne but you can still see it .
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January 9, 2010

Pros:

Clears out acne really good!!!

Cons:

After application, once it dries out, it does leave a white smears... but that's if you blend it well enough to make it invisible. In the night, it shouldn't really matter if your going to sleep.

It is a must have, for those of you who tried every product and it seems that there is no hope in healing. During my junior high school years, I had very bad acne, and I went to a regular doctor and he prescribed me this. Let me tell you, people were asking me "how you got your face so clean?" - this was miracle cream. I have used this cream for three years straight, and I loved the results. I have stopped using this product when I was in my second year of High School... I had acne here and there... Proactiv wasn't helping - I tried everything. Once I got into college - BOOM... I was breaking out like crazy due to all the stress from exams, finals, & etc. I went to see a dermatologist, because it was really bad.. Redness & all. She prescribe me a medicine, and what you know! It was the same medicine my old doctor had given me... And I would never will abandon this medicine ever again! It is definitely, my life saver!
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