Antibiotics
Antibiotics are a broad family of medicines used against bacterial infections. The right medicine depends on the organism, site of infection, likely susceptibility, a person's medical history and the prescriber's assessment. They are not appropriate for viral illnesses such as colds or influenza, and antibiotics with different active ingredients should not be treated as interchangeable.
What types of antibiotics are included in this category?
This category spans several established approaches: penicillin antibiotics such as amoxicillin, cephalosporins such as cefixime, tetracyclines such as doxycycline and amphenicols such as chloramphenicol. It also includes ethambutol, an antimycobacterial medicine used as part of treatment regimens for tuberculosis. These groups have different clinical roles, so a prescription should identify the intended medicine, strength and form.
What should you compare before choosing an antibiotic product?
Start with the active ingredient and the exact prescription rather than the product name alone. Form and strength matter too: we list capsules, tablets and chewable tablets, with strengths from 100 mg to 800 mg across the range. Package size is a purchasing consideration, but it does not determine the appropriate treatment course; follow the quantity prescribed by an authorised prescriber.
Which antibiotic products do we list?
The comparison below shows the five antibiotic products we list, their available strengths, package-size range and starting price. Lowest unit prices refer to the catalogue's commercial counting unit, shown as tablets, rather than necessarily describing the pharmaceutical dosage form.
| Product | Active ingredient | Form | Available strengths | Package quantities | Price from | Lowest price per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amoxil | Amoxicillin | Capsule | 250 mg, 500 mg | 10-360 tablets, depending on strength | A$97.28 | A$0.98 per tablet |
| Chloromycetin | Chloramphenicol | Capsule | 500 mg | 60-360 tablets | A$240.16 | A$3.08 per tablet |
| Myambutol | Ethambutol | Tablet | 200 mg, 400 mg, 600 mg, 800 mg | 30-360 tablets, depending on strength | A$100.32 | A$0.82 per tablet |
| Suprax | Cefixime | Chewable tablets | 100 mg, 200 mg | 30-360 tablets, depending on strength | A$123.12 | A$1.97 per tablet |
| Vibramycin | Doxycycline | Tablet | 100 mg, 200 mg | 10-360 tablets, depending on strength | A$97.28 | A$0.70 per tablet |
What applies to antibiotics in Australia?
Amoxicillin, oral chloramphenicol, ethambutol, cefixime and doxycycline are Schedule 4 Prescription Only Medicines in Australia. A prescription from an authorised prescriber is required for each listed medicine. ARTG inclusion is specific to the exact product, strength, dosage form and sponsor, so recognition of an active ingredient in Australian practice does not by itself confirm registration of a particular listed product.
How do delivery and storage considerations affect an order?
We can dispatch antibiotic orders to Australia by Standard delivery, estimated at 14-21 days, or tracked Express delivery, estimated at 4-7 days. Express shipping costs A$45.58 and Standard shipping costs A$22.78. Free shipping is available for either method when its respective checkout threshold is reached. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Bitcoin and USDT.
The listed products have storage directions centred on 20°C to 25°C and protection from moisture; several also require protection from light or excess heat. We prepare every shipment carefully to protect the contents during delivery. Bring the parcel inside promptly and store each medicine as directed on its label. Check the product information and packaging on arrival, particularly if an item has been exposed to heat or damage.