CEFADYL vs CEFOTAN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFADYL and CEFOTAN 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	CEFADYL	CEFOTAN
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEPHAPIRIN SODIUM	CEFOTETAN DISODIUM
Manufacturer	Apothecon	Pai Holdings Pharm
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	—	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Escherichia Coli Infections, Klebsiella Infections, Proteus Infections	Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites

cefadyl cefotan

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

CEPHAPIRIN SODIUM

CEFOTETAN DISODIUM

Manufacturer

Apothecon

Pai Holdings Pharm

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

—

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Escherichia Coli Infections, Klebsiella Infections, Proteus Infections

Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cefadyl and Cefotan?

Cefadyl contains Cephapirin Sodium, while Cefotan contains Cefotetan Disodium — 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.