Benzamycin and Physostigmine Injection

• 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: physostigmine
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Antilirium

Physostigmine affects chemicals in the body that control the signals sent from the nervous system to the muscles to activate muscle movement.

Physostigmine is used to reverse the effects of certain drugs or substances that interfere with this nerve-muscle communication. Such substances include atropine, scopolamine, belladonna, antihistamines, some antidepressants, and other anticholinergic (AN tye KOE lin ER jik) drugs.

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