Generic Amoxicillin

There are currently several different generic amoxicillin products available. The generic antibiotic is available in a number of strengths and comes in the form of capsules, tablets, chewable tablets, and oral suspension. Generic amoxicillin is manufactured by a few drug companies, including Apothecon Laboratories, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and Sandoz.

An Overview of Generic Amoxicillin

Amoxicillin (Amoxil®, Moxatag) is a prescription antibiotic medication used to treat a variety of different infections. It belongs to a group of medications known as aminopenicillins.
 
Brand-name Amoxil is made by GlaxoSmithKline. However, it has come off patent and is available as a generic. Brand-name Moxatag is made by MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals, Inc. It is not available in generic form (see Generic Moxatag).
 

Strengths of Generic Amoxicillin

Generic amoxicillin is available in the following strengths:
 
  • Amoxicillin 250 mg capsules
  • Amoxicillin 500 mg capsules
  • Amoxicillin 500 mg tablets
  • Amoxicillin 875 mg tablets
  • Amoxicillin 125 mg chewable tablets
  • Amoxicillin 250 mg chewable tablets
  • Amoxicillin 200 mg chewable tablets
  • Amoxicillin 400 mg chewable tablets
  • Amoxicillin 125 mg/5 mL oral suspension
  • Amoxicillin 200 mg/5 mL oral suspension
  • Amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL oral suspension
  • Amoxicillin 400 mg/5 mL oral suspension.
     

Who Makes Generic Amoxicillin?

Generic amoxicillin is made by many different companies, including Teva Pharmaceuticals, Sandoz, and Apothecon Laboratories.
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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