Benzoyl Peroxide-Erythromycin Coupons & Prices

Looking for a benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin coupon? This prescription acne gel is available as a low-cost generic, but the cash price still swings widely from one pharmacy to the next, so it pays to compare before you fill. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price and pull a free Rx.com discount coupon accepted at more than 60,000 pharmacies nationwide.

What is benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin gel, and how does it work?

Benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin is a topical combination gel that is FDA-approved to treat acne vulgaris. It is sold under the brand names Benzamycin and Benzamycin Pak and contains erythromycin 3% (a macrolide antibiotic) plus benzoyl peroxide 5%. The gel is reconstituted by the pharmacist before it is dispensed and is kept refrigerated.

The two ingredients work in different ways. Erythromycin kills the acne-causing bacteria Cutibacterium acnes, while benzoyl peroxide adds its own antibacterial action along with a keratolytic (drying and peeling) effect that helps unclog pores. Pairing them also helps limit bacterial resistance to erythromycin. You apply a thin layer to the affected areas twice daily after washing.

Cost and savings: comparing prices without insurance

An FDA-approved generic of this erythromycin 3% / benzoyl peroxide 5% gel is available and substitutable, which keeps it among the more affordable prescription acne treatments. Even so, the cash price without insurance is not the same everywhere. Two pharmacies in the same town can quote very different amounts for the identical gel, so comparing is the single best way to keep your cost down.

Rx.com compares prices across more than 60,000 pharmacies and gives you a free discount coupon you can show at the counter, whether or not you have insurance. There is no manufacturer copay or savings card for this combination gel. To see what you would pay today, enter your ZIP above and check the price at pharmacies near you.

Related and alternative acne treatments

If you and your prescriber are weighing options, several related topical acne products use overlapping ingredients. Your provider decides which fits your skin and your acne best.

• Clindamycin / benzoyl peroxide — another antibiotic-plus-benzoyl-peroxide combination gel
• Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide — pairs a retinoid with benzoyl peroxide
• Benzoyl peroxide — used on its own
• Erythromycin — the antibiotic component alone
• Clindamycin (topical) — a topical antibiotic option
• Tretinoin — a topical retinoid

Safety and how to use it

This gel is for external use only. Keep it away from your eyes, mouth, lips, nose, and other mucous membranes. The most common effects are dryness, peeling, redness, burning or stinging, and itching. Use it cautiously alongside other topical acne products, abrasive cleansers, or anything containing alcohol or astringents, since combining them can increase irritation. Benzoyl peroxide can bleach hair and colored or dyed fabrics, so let it dry and take care around towels and clothing. This gel has no boxed warning.

Store the gel in the refrigerator and discard it after 3 months. Avoid extremes of sunlight and minimize sun exposure while using it. Stop using it and contact your provider if you develop severe irritation or signs of an allergic reaction. This information is not medical advice; talk with your doctor or pharmacist about how to use it safely.