AZASITE vs ZAGAM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 6, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. AZASITE and ZAGAM 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	ZAGAM
Rating	72/100	64/100
Pharmacy pays	~$9.39 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AZITHROMYCIN	SPARFLOXACIN
Manufacturer	Thea Pharma	Mylan
Dosage forms	Drops	Tablet
Drug class	Macrolide Antimicrobial	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 68 hours	—
Treats	Chlamydia Infections, Haemophilus Infections, Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Infections	Chlamydia Infections, Escherichia Coli Infections, Haemophilus Infections

azasite zagam

Rating

72/100

64/100

Pharmacy pays

~$9.39 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

AZITHROMYCIN

SPARFLOXACIN

Manufacturer

Thea Pharma

Mylan

Dosage forms

Drops

Tablet

Drug class

Macrolide Antimicrobial

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 68 hours

—

Treats

Chlamydia Infections, Haemophilus Infections, Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Infections

Chlamydia Infections, Escherichia Coli Infections, Haemophilus Infections

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Azasite or Zagam?

By our independent rating, Azasite scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Zagam. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Azasite and Zagam?

Azasite contains Azithromycin, while Zagam contains Sparfloxacin — 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.