AMPICILLIN SODIUM vs BICILLIN L-A

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. AMPICILLIN SODIUM and BICILLIN L-A 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	AMPICILLIN SODIUM	BICILLIN L-A
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$13.42 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AMPICILLIN SODIUM	PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE
Manufacturer	Apothecon	Wyeth Ayerst
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Penicillin-Class Antibacterial	Penicillin-Class Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Actinomycosis, Human Bites, Bacillary Dysentery	Actinomycosis, Anthrax, Botulism

ampicillin sodium bicillin l-a

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$13.42 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

AMPICILLIN SODIUM

PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE

Manufacturer

Apothecon

Wyeth Ayerst

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Penicillin-Class Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Actinomycosis, Human Bites, Bacillary Dysentery

Actinomycosis, Anthrax, Botulism

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Ampicillin Sodium and Bicillin L-A?

Ampicillin Sodium contains Ampicillin Sodium, while Bicillin L-A contains Penicillin G Benzathine — 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.