CARAFATE vs TEFLARO

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CARAFATE and TEFLARO 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	CARAFATE	TEFLARO
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$5.49 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SUCRALFATE	CEFTAROLINE FOSAMIL
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Abbvie
Dosage forms	Tablet, Suspension	Powder
Drug class	Aluminum Complex	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Duodenal Ulcer, Esophagitis, Gastritis	Escherichia Coli Infections, Klebsiella Infections, Pneumonia

carafate teflaro

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$5.49 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

SUCRALFATE

CEFTAROLINE FOSAMIL

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Dosage forms

Tablet, Suspension

Powder

Drug class

Aluminum Complex

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Duodenal Ulcer, Esophagitis, Gastritis

Escherichia Coli Infections, Klebsiella Infections, Pneumonia

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Carafate or Teflaro?

Carafate and Teflaro are tied at 3.6 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Carafate and Teflaro?

Carafate contains Sucralfate, while Teflaro contains Ceftaroline Fosamil — 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.