Azithromycin Oral Suspension and Perrigo Benzoyl Peroxide Gel

• Generic Name: azithromycin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: AzaSite, Azithromycin 3 Day Dose Pack, Azithromycin 5 Day Dose Pack, Zithromax, Zithromax Tri-Pak, Zithromax Z-Pak, Zmax, Zithromax IV

• It is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections.

• Generic Name: benzoyl peroxide topical
• Dosage Forms: aqueous base gel
• Other Brand Names: Acne-Clear, Benzac AC, BenzePro, Benziq, Brevoxyl Acne Wash Kit, Clearskin, Fostex Wash 10%, NeoBenz Micro, Neutrogena Acne Mask, Oscion, Oxy Daily Wash, Oxy-10, Pacnex, PanOxyl, Persa-Gel, Riax, SoluCLENZ Rx, Triaz, BP Foaming Wash, BPO-10 Wash, BPO-5 Wash, Effaclor Duo, Neutrogena Clear Pore, PanOxyl Wash, PanOxyl-4 Creamy Wash, PanOxyl-8 Creamy Wash, BenzEFoam, Brevoxyl, Inova

Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect, which allows excess oils and dirt to be easily washed away from the skin.

Benzoyl peroxide topical (for the skin) is used to treat acne.

There are many brands and forms of benzoyl peroxide available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

Benzoyl peroxide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.