AMOXICILLIN PEDIATRIC vs PENBRITIN-S

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. AMOXICILLIN PEDIATRIC and PENBRITIN-S 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	PENBRITIN-S
Rating	56/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.05 /mL	~$13.42 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AMOXICILLIN	AMPICILLIN SODIUM
Manufacturer	Teva	Wyeth Ayerst
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 penbritin-s

Rating

56/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.05 /mL

~$13.42 /30

Type

Active ingredient

AMOXICILLIN

AMPICILLIN SODIUM

Manufacturer

Teva

Wyeth Ayerst

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 Penbritin-S?

Amoxicillin Pediatric contains Amoxicillin, while Penbritin-S 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.