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BENZAMYCIN antibiotic/benzoyl

Resistant strains of P. acnes are emerging that may respond to jndicions nse of retinoids in combination with antibiotics. Commonly nsed topical antimicrobials in acne inclnde erythromycin, clindamycin (Cleocin-t), and benzoyl peroxide and antibiotic-benzoyl peroxide combinations (Benzamycin, Benzaclin, others). Other antimiaobials nsed in treating acne inclnde sulfacetamide (Klaron), sulfacetamide/sulfur combinations (Snlfacet-R), metronidawie (Metrocream, Metro-Gel, noritate), and azelaic acid (Azelex). Systemic therapy is prescribed for patients with more extensive disease and acne that is resistant to topical therapy. Effective agents inclnde tetracycline (snmycin, others), minocycline (MINO-CIN, others), erythromycin (ERYC, others), clindamycin (CLEOCIN), and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (bactrim, others). Antibiotics nsnally are administered twice daily, and doses are tapered after control is achieved. [Pg.104]

Eryfhramycin Benzoyl Peroxide (Benzamycin) [Anti-intective/ Macrolide/Keratolytic] Uses Topical for acne vulgaris Action Macrolide antibiotic w/ keratolytic Dose Apply bid (am pm) Caution [C, ] Contra Component sensitivity Disp Gel SE Local irritation, dryness EMS See Erythromycin OD Unlikely... [Pg.151]

Benzamycin Dermik Erythromycin, benzoyl peroxide antibiotic, antibacterial... [Pg.1887]

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