AMOXIL vs POLYCILLIN-N

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. AMOXIL and POLYCILLIN-N 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	AMOXIL	POLYCILLIN-N
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.05 /mL	~$13.42 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AMOXICILLIN	AMPICILLIN SODIUM
Manufacturer	US Antibiotics	Bristol
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

amoxil polycillin-n

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.05 /mL

~$13.42 /30

Type

Active ingredient

AMOXICILLIN

AMPICILLIN SODIUM

Manufacturer

US Antibiotics

Bristol

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 Amoxil and Polycillin-N?

Amoxil contains Amoxicillin, while Polycillin-N 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.