LAROTID vs PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. LAROTID and PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM 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	LAROTID	PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.05 /mL	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AMOXICILLIN	PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM
Manufacturer	Glaxosmithkline	Ivax Sub Teva Pharms
Dosage forms	—	Powder, Tablet
Drug class	Penicillin-Class Antibacterial	Penicillin-Class Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 1 hour (roughly 61 minutes)	—
Treats	Actinomycosis, Human Bites, Chlamydia Infections	Actinomycosis, Anthrax, Bacterial Infections

larotid penicillin v potassium

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.05 /mL

—

Type

Active ingredient

AMOXICILLIN

PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM

Manufacturer

Glaxosmithkline

Ivax Sub Teva Pharms

Dosage forms

—

Powder, Tablet

Drug class

Penicillin-Class Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 1 hour (roughly 61 minutes)

—

Treats

Actinomycosis, Human Bites, Chlamydia Infections

Actinomycosis, Anthrax, Bacterial Infections

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Larotid and Penicillin V Potassium?

Larotid contains Amoxicillin, while Penicillin V Potassium contains Penicillin V Potassium — 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.