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| Pronunciation |
 (er
ith roe MYE sin & BEN zoe il
per OKS ide) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Benzamycin® |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Synonyms |
| Benzoyl Peroxide and Erythromycin |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Topical Skin Product; Topical Skin Product, Acne |
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| Use |
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Topical control of acne vulgaris |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Apply twice daily, morning and evening |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Patient Information |
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See individual agents. Pregnancy/breast-feeding precautions: Inform prescriber if you are or intend to get pregnant. Consult prescriber if breast-feeding. |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Apply after skin is washed, rinsed with warm water, and gently patted dry |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Gel: Erythromycin 30 mg and benzoyl peroxide 50 mg per g |
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