CEFAZOLIN AND DEXTROSE vs CLAFORAN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CEFAZOLIN AND DEXTROSE and CLAFORAN 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	CEFAZOLIN AND DEXTROSE	CLAFORAN
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$29.65 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFAZOLIN SODIUM	CEFOTAXIME SODIUM
Manufacturer	B Braun	Sterimax
Dosage forms	Solution	Injectable
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Human Bites, Bacterial Endocarditis, Escherichia Coli Infections	Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections

cefazolin and dextrose claforan

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$29.65 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

CEFAZOLIN SODIUM

CEFOTAXIME SODIUM

Manufacturer

B Braun

Sterimax

Dosage forms

Solution

Injectable

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Human Bites, Bacterial Endocarditis, Escherichia Coli Infections

Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cefazolin and Dextrose and Claforan?

Cefazolin and Dextrose contains Cefazolin Sodium, while Claforan contains Cefotaxime Sodium — 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.