Benzamycin and Lurasidone

• 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: lurasidone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Latuda

Lurasidone is an antipsychotic medicine. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain.

Lurasidone is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and teenagers who are at least 13 years old.

Lurasidone is also used to treat episodes of depression related to bipolar disorder (manic depression) in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.

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