AMOXICILLIN vs AMOXICILLIN PEDIATRIC

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 17, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	AMOXICILLIN	AMOXICILLIN PEDIATRIC
Rating	68/100	56/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.05 /mL	$0.05 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AMOXICILLIN	AMOXICILLIN
Manufacturer	Aurobindo Pharma Ltd	Teva
Dosage forms	Capsule, Powder, Tablet, chewable, Tablet	Powder
Drug class	Penicillin-Class Antibacterial	Penicillin-Class Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 1 hour (roughly 61 minutes)	about 1 hour (roughly 61 minutes)
Treats	Actinomycosis, Human Bites, Chlamydia Infections	Actinomycosis, Human Bites, Chlamydia Infections

amoxicillin amoxicillin pediatric

Rating

68/100

56/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.05 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

AMOXICILLIN

Manufacturer

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

Teva

Dosage forms

Capsule, Powder, Tablet, chewable, Tablet

Powder

Drug class

Penicillin-Class Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 1 hour (roughly 61 minutes)

Treats

Actinomycosis, Human Bites, Chlamydia Infections

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Amoxicillin or Amoxicillin Pediatric?

By our independent rating, Amoxicillin scores higher — 3.4 vs 2.8 out of 5 for Amoxicillin Pediatric. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Amoxicillin or Amoxicillin Pediatric?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.05 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Amoxicillin and Amoxicillin Pediatric?

Both Amoxicillin and Amoxicillin Pediatric share the active ingredient Amoxicillin.

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.