AMOXICILLIN PEDIATRIC vs AMPICILLIN SODIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. AMOXICILLIN PEDIATRIC and AMPICILLIN SODIUM are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	AMOXICILLIN PEDIATRIC	AMPICILLIN SODIUM
Rating	56/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.05 /mL	~$13.42 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AMOXICILLIN	AMPICILLIN SODIUM
Manufacturer	Teva	Apothecon
Dosage forms	Powder	Injectable
Drug class	Penicillin-Class Antibacterial	Penicillin-Class Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 1 hour (roughly 61 minutes)	—
Treats	Actinomycosis, Human Bites, Chlamydia Infections	Actinomycosis, Human Bites, Bacillary Dysentery

amoxicillin pediatric ampicillin sodium

Rating

56/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.05 /mL

~$13.42 /30

Type

Active ingredient

AMOXICILLIN

AMPICILLIN SODIUM

Manufacturer

Teva

Apothecon

Dosage forms

Powder

Injectable

Drug class

Penicillin-Class Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 1 hour (roughly 61 minutes)

—

Treats

Actinomycosis, Human Bites, Chlamydia Infections

Actinomycosis, Human Bites, Bacillary Dysentery

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Amoxicillin Pediatric and Ampicillin Sodium?

Amoxicillin Pediatric contains Amoxicillin, while Ampicillin Sodium contains Ampicillin Sodium — they have different active ingredients.

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.