CEFIZOX vs CEFOTAN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFIZOX 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	CEFIZOX	CEFOTAN
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFTIZOXIME SODIUM	CEFOTETAN DISODIUM
Manufacturer	Astellas	Pai Holdings Pharm
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	—	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections	Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites

cefizox cefotan

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

CEFTIZOXIME SODIUM

CEFOTETAN DISODIUM

Manufacturer

Astellas

Pai Holdings Pharm

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

—

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections

Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cefizox or Cefotan?

By our independent rating, Cefizox scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Cefotan. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Cefizox and Cefotan?

Cefizox contains Ceftizoxime 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.