BACTOCILL IN PLASTIC CONTAINER 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. BACTOCILL IN PLASTIC CONTAINER 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	BACTOCILL IN PLASTIC CONTAINER	BICILLIN L-A
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	OXACILLIN SODIUM	PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE
Manufacturer	Baxter Hlthcare	Wyeth Ayerst
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Penicillin-Class Antibacterial	Penicillin-Class Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Cellulitis, Bacterial Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis	Actinomycosis, Anthrax, Botulism

bactocill in plastic container bicillin l-a

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

OXACILLIN SODIUM

PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE

Manufacturer

Baxter Hlthcare

Wyeth Ayerst

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Penicillin-Class Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Cellulitis, Bacterial Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis

Actinomycosis, Anthrax, Botulism

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Bactocill in Plastic Container and Bicillin L-A?

Bactocill in Plastic Container contains Oxacillin 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.