AZITHROMYCIN vs BIAXIN XL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. AZITHROMYCIN and BIAXIN XL 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	AZITHROMYCIN	BIAXIN XL
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$9.48 /30	$0.47 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AZITHROMYCIN	CLARITHROMYCIN
Manufacturer	Cspc Ouyi	Abbvie
Dosage forms	Powder, Injectable, Suspension, Tablet	Tablet, Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Macrolide Antimicrobial	Macrolide Antimicrobial
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 68 hours	about 3 to 4 hours at 250 mg, rising to 5 to 7 hours at 500 mg (dose-dependent)
Treats	Chlamydia Infections, Haemophilus Infections, Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Infections	Bronchitis, Chlamydia Infections, Duodenal Ulcer

azithromycin biaxin xl

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$9.48 /30

$0.47 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

AZITHROMYCIN

CLARITHROMYCIN

Manufacturer

Cspc Ouyi

Abbvie

Dosage forms

Powder, Injectable, Suspension, Tablet

Tablet, Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Macrolide Antimicrobial

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 68 hours

about 3 to 4 hours at 250 mg, rising to 5 to 7 hours at 500 mg (dose-dependent)

Treats

Chlamydia Infections, Haemophilus Infections, Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Infections

Bronchitis, Chlamydia Infections, Duodenal Ulcer

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Azithromycin and Biaxin XL?

Azithromycin contains Azithromycin, while Biaxin XL contains Clarithromycin — 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.