AMPICILLIN SODIUM vs LAROTID

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. AMPICILLIN SODIUM and LAROTID 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	LAROTID
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$13.42 /30	$0.05 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AMPICILLIN SODIUM	AMOXICILLIN
Manufacturer	Apothecon	Glaxosmithkline
Dosage forms	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, Bacillary Dysentery	Actinomycosis, Human Bites, Chlamydia Infections

ampicillin sodium larotid

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$13.42 /30

$0.05 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

AMPICILLIN SODIUM

AMOXICILLIN

Manufacturer

Apothecon

Glaxosmithkline

Dosage forms

Injectable

—

Drug class

Penicillin-Class Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 1 hour (roughly 61 minutes)

Treats

Actinomycosis, Human Bites, Bacillary Dysentery

Actinomycosis, Human Bites, Chlamydia Infections

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Ampicillin Sodium and Larotid?

Ampicillin Sodium contains Ampicillin Sodium, while Larotid contains Amoxicillin — 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.