FDA Orange Book
Generic for Benzamycin
Benzamycin contains erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide. Orange Book status for every listed strength, the approved generic makers, and the listed patents and exclusivities.
Source: FDA Orange Book data file dated 2026-10-09. Publisher page
Yes. The generic name for Benzamycin is erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide. 1 company holds an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB.
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Benzamycin products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gel, topical | 5%;3% | Marketed (Rx) | AB | 1 | AB |
NDA 050557, held by VALEANT INTERNATIONAL SRL. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RISING PHARMA HOLDINGS INC | 065385 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | September 18, 2015 | 5%;3% |
Questions
Is there a generic for Benzamycin?
Yes. The generic name for Benzamycin is erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide. 1 company holds an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB.
What is the generic name for Benzamycin?
The active ingredient in Benzamycin is erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide, per the FDA Orange Book.
What does a therapeutic equivalence code mean?
In the Orange Book, codes that start with A (such as AB) mean FDA considers the product therapeutically equivalent to the reference drug. Codes that start with B mean FDA does not, at this time, consider the product therapeutically equivalent.