AMBISOME vs AMPHOTERICIN B

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	AMBISOME	AMPHOTERICIN B
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AMPHOTERICIN B	AMPHOTERICIN B
Manufacturer	Astellas	Abbott
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable, Liposomal, Powder
Drug class	Lipid-Based Polyene Antifungal	Lipid-Based Polyene Antifungal
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Aspergillosis, Blastomycosis, Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis	Aspergillosis, Blastomycosis, Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis

ambisome amphotericin b

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

AMPHOTERICIN B

Manufacturer

Astellas

Abbott

Dosage forms

Injectable

Injectable, Liposomal, Powder

Drug class

Lipid-Based Polyene Antifungal

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Aspergillosis, Blastomycosis, Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Ambisome or Amphotericin B?

Ambisome and Amphotericin B are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Ambisome and Amphotericin B?

Both Ambisome and Amphotericin B share the active ingredient Amphotericin B.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.