AMPICILLIN SODIUM vs UNIPEN IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. AMPICILLIN SODIUM and UNIPEN IN PLASTIC CONTAINER 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	UNIPEN IN PLASTIC CONTAINER
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$13.42 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AMPICILLIN SODIUM	NAFCILLIN SODIUM
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	Cellulitis, Bacterial Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis

ampicillin sodium unipen in plastic container

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$13.42 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

AMPICILLIN SODIUM

NAFCILLIN SODIUM

Manufacturer

Apothecon

Wyeth Ayerst

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Penicillin-Class Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Actinomycosis, Human Bites, Bacillary Dysentery

Cellulitis, Bacterial Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Ampicillin Sodium and Unipen in Plastic Container?

Ampicillin Sodium contains Ampicillin Sodium, while Unipen in Plastic Container contains Nafcillin 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.