AZASITE vs PRECEF

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. AZASITE and PRECEF 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	AZASITE	PRECEF
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$9.48 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AZITHROMYCIN	CEFORANIDE
Manufacturer	Thea Pharma	Bristol
Dosage forms	Drops	Injectable
Drug class	Macrolide Antimicrobial	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 68 hours	—
Treats	Chlamydia Infections, Haemophilus Infections, Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Infections	Bacterial Infections, Escherichia Coli Infections, Haemophilus Infections

azasite precef

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$9.48 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

AZITHROMYCIN

CEFORANIDE

Manufacturer

Thea Pharma

Bristol

Dosage forms

Drops

Injectable

Drug class

Macrolide Antimicrobial

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 68 hours

—

Treats

Chlamydia Infections, Haemophilus Infections, Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Infections

Bacterial Infections, Escherichia Coli Infections, Haemophilus Infections

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Azasite and Precef?

Azasite contains Azithromycin, while Precef contains Ceforanide — 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.