ERYBENZ

This brand name is authorized in Cyprus

Active ingredients

The drug ERYBENZ contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):

1 Benzoyl peroxide
UNII W9WZN9A0GM - BENZOYL PEROXIDE

Benzoyl peroxide is a highly lipophilic, oxidising agent with keratolytic and bacteriocidal effects. The effectiveness of benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne vulgaris is primarily attributable to its antibacterial activity, especially with respect to Propionibacterium acnes. Benzoyl peroxide is also believed to be effective in the treatment of acne on account of its anti-inflammatory and mild keratolytic properties.

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2 Erythromycin
UNII 63937KV33D - ERYTHROMYCIN

Erythromycin exerts its antimicrobial action by binding to the 50S ribosomal sub-unit of susceptible microorganisms and suppresses protein synthesis. Erythromycin is bacteriostatic and bactericidal depending on its concentration and the type of organism.

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Medicine classification

This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:

ATC code Group title Classification
D10AE01 Benzoyl peroxide D Dermatologicals → D10 Anti-acne preparations → D10A Anti-acne preparations for topical use → D10AE Peroxides
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D10AF02 Erythromycin D Dermatologicals → D10 Anti-acne preparations → D10A Anti-acne preparations for topical use → D10AF Antiinfectives for treatment of acne
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D10AF52 Erythromycin, combinations D Dermatologicals → D10 Anti-acne preparations → D10A Anti-acne preparations for topical use → D10AF Antiinfectives for treatment of acne
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