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Benzamycin

Benzamycin Side Effects

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPDaisy Chau, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Daisy Chau, PharmD
Last reviewed on August 7, 2026

The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.

Common Side Effects

  • Dry skin (3%)
  • Hives (3%)

Less Common Side Effects

  • Skin peeling
  • Itching
  • Burning
  • Redness
  • Swelling of face, eyes, and nose
  • Eye irritation

Benzamycin serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Severe diarrhea: watery diarrhea, bloody stools, severe stomach cramps, fever, dehydration

Source: DailyMed

The following Benzamycin side effects have also been reported

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common or rare

Burning, blistering, crusting, itching, severe redness, or swelling of the skin

dryness or peeling of the skin

eye irritation

feeling of warmth, mild stinging, or redness of the skin

increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight

oiliness or tenderness of the skin

painful irritation of the skin

redness or other discoloration of the skin

redness, swelling, or itching of the eyelid

severe sunburn

skin rash

swelling of the eyes, face, and nose

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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