CEFEPIME HYDROCHLORIDE vs CEFOTAXIME SODIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CEFEPIME HYDROCHLORIDE and CEFOTAXIME SODIUM 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	CEFEPIME HYDROCHLORIDE	CEFOTAXIME SODIUM
Rating	New	68/100
Pharmacy pays	~$111.92 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFEPIME HYDROCHLORIDE	CEFOTAXIME SODIUM
Manufacturer	Qilu Antibiotics	Aurobindo Pharma Ltd
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Acinetobacter Infections, Bacteroides Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases	Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections

cefepime hydrochloride cefotaxime sodium

Rating

New

68/100

Pharmacy pays

~$111.92 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

CEFEPIME HYDROCHLORIDE

CEFOTAXIME SODIUM

Manufacturer

Qilu Antibiotics

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Acinetobacter Infections, Bacteroides Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases

Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cefepime Hydrochloride and Cefotaxime Sodium?

Cefepime Hydrochloride contains Cefepime Hydrochloride, while Cefotaxime Sodium 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.