BICILLIN L-A vs LAROTID

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BICILLIN L-A 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	BICILLIN L-A	LAROTID
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.05 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE	AMOXICILLIN
Manufacturer	Wyeth Ayerst	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, Anthrax, Botulism	Actinomycosis, Human Bites, Chlamydia Infections

bicillin l-a larotid

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

$0.05 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE

AMOXICILLIN

Manufacturer

Wyeth Ayerst

Glaxosmithkline

Dosage forms

Injectable

—

Drug class

Penicillin-Class Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 1 hour (roughly 61 minutes)

Treats

Actinomycosis, Anthrax, Botulism

Actinomycosis, Human Bites, Chlamydia Infections

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Bicillin L-A and Larotid?

Bicillin L-A contains Penicillin G Benzathine, 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.