Benzamycin and Ionsys

• Generic Name: benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin topical
• Dosage Forms: topical gel
• Other Brand Names: Benzamycin, Benzamycin Pak, Aktipak

Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect that allows excess oils and dirt to be easily washed away.

Erythromycin is an antibiotic. Erythromycin topical prevents bacteria from growing on the skin.

Benzamycin (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat acne.

Benzamycin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: fentanyl
• Dosage Forms: transdermal system
• Other Brand Names: Ionsys, Abstral, Fentora, Subsys, Actiq, Duragesic, Lazanda, Onsolis, Sublimaze

The Ionsys transdermal device contains fentanyl, an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.

Ionsys is a patient-controlled medicine system used only in a hospital to treat acute pain after surgery.

The Ionsys transdermal device sticks to the skin of your arm or chest.