Generic Names vs. Brand Names for Antibiotics

Generic Names: These are the standard, internationally recognized names for the active ingredient in a medication. They are not tied to any specific manufacturer and are often used universally by healthcare providers.

Example:

Generic Name:
Amoxicillin/clavulanate (AMC 30 paper disks in the picture)
Nitrofurantoin (NFE 100 paper disks in the picture)

Brand Name:
Augmentin is the brand name for amoxicillin/clavulanate made by a specific company.
Macrobid is the brand name for nitrofurantoin made by a specific company