Benzamycin Gel and Triaminic Cough & Sore Throat

• 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: acetaminophen / dextromethorphan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Children's Triacting, Triaminic Cough & Sore Throat, Triaminic Cough & Sore Throat Softchews, Tylenol Childrens Plus Cough & Sore Throat, Tylenol Cough, Drixoral Cough/Sore Throat, Tylenol Cough and Sore Throat Daytime, Children's Tylenol Cold + Cough + Sore Throat, Children's Triaminic Cough and Sore Throat, Children’s Tylenol Plus, Triaminic Cough/Sore Throat, Tylenol Cough/Sore Throat

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Triaminic Cough & Sore Throat is a combination medicine used to treat cough and pain or fever caused by the common cold or flu.

Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Triaminic Cough & Sore Throat may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.