Antibiotics
Antibiotics are medicines used against bacterial infections. They are not a single interchangeable treatment group: the active ingredient, antibiotic class, infection being treated, resistance patterns and a prescriber's assessment all matter when deciding whether a particular medicine is appropriate.
What differences between antibiotics matter before choosing?
Antibiotics include long-established classes such as penicillins and tetracyclines, as well as cephalosporins and more specialised antibacterial medicines. Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic, cefixime is a third-generation cephalosporin, doxycycline is a tetracycline and chloramphenicol is an amphenicol antibiotic. Ethambutol is an antimycobacterial antitubercular agent used within specialist tuberculosis treatment. These medicines have different clinical roles and should not be treated as direct substitutes for one another.
Which antibiotic approaches are used in the United Kingdom?
In UK practice, antibiotic choice is guided by the suspected or confirmed bacteria, the site and severity of infection, local resistance guidance, allergies and other individual clinical factors. Penicillins, cephalosporins and tetracyclines are well-established antibiotic classes, while oral chloramphenicol and ethambutol have more specific prescribing contexts. Antibiotics do not treat viral illnesses such as colds or flu, and they should be used only when prescribed or otherwise directed by an authorised clinician.
Which antibiotic products do we list?
We list a selection of oral antibiotic and antimycobacterial products in capsule, tablet and chewable-tablet forms. The comparison below shows active ingredients, listed strengths and current starting prices. We show package choices from 10 to 360 tablets across these offers; the commercial counting unit is shown as tablets even where the pharmaceutical form is a capsule.
| Product | Active ingredient | Form | Listed strengths | Price from | Lowest price per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amoxil | Amoxicillin | Capsule | 250 mg, 500 mg | £47.41 | £0.48 per tablet |
| Chloromycetin | Chloramphenicol | Capsule | 500 mg | £117.05 | £1.50 per tablet |
| Myambutol | Ethambutol | Tablet | 200 mg, 400 mg, 600 mg, 800 mg | £48.89 | £0.40 per tablet |
| Suprax | Cefixime | Chewable tablets | 100 mg, 200 mg | £60.00 | £0.96 per tablet |
| Vibramycin | Doxycycline | Tablet | 100 mg, 200 mg | £47.41 | £0.34 per tablet |
Are the antibiotics we list prescription medicines in the UK?
For the individual active ingredients in this range, amoxicillin, oral chloramphenicol, ethambutol, cefixime and doxycycline are prescription-only medicines in the United Kingdom. Prescription status does not by itself confirm that every exact named pack is currently UK-authorised: the precise UK marketing authorisation for Amoxil, Chloromycetin, Suprax and Vibramycin should be verified for the relevant product and strength.
How do we deliver antibiotics and handle storage considerations?
We can dispatch to UK destinations by Express delivery, with tracking and an estimated 4-7 days, or Standard delivery, estimated at 14-21 days without tracking. Express shipping costs £22.22 and Standard shipping costs £11.10. Free shipping is available for either method when its respective checkout threshold is reached. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, Bitcoin and USDT.
The listed products are stored at 20°C to 25°C in tightly closed containers and require protection from moisture; some also require protection from light, while certain products permit brief excursions between 15°C and 30°C. We package medicines carefully for standard postal delivery. Prompt receipt and correct storage after delivery help keep the order in good condition. Check the product packaging and speak with a pharmacist if you have concerns about a medicine's condition on arrival.