CEFIZOX vs GENTAMICIN SULFATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 8, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFIZOX and GENTAMICIN SULFATE 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	GENTAMICIN SULFATE
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.95 /g
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFTIZOXIME SODIUM	GENTAMICIN SULFATE
Manufacturer	Astellas	Fougera Pharms
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable, Topical, Solution, Drops
Drug class	—	Aminoglycoside Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections	Infectious Bone Diseases, Central Nervous System Infections, Endocarditis

cefizox gentamicin sulfate

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

$0.95 /g

Type

Active ingredient

CEFTIZOXIME SODIUM

GENTAMICIN SULFATE

Manufacturer

Astellas

Fougera Pharms

Dosage forms

Injectable

Injectable, Topical, Solution, Drops

Drug class

—

Aminoglycoside Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections

Infectious Bone Diseases, Central Nervous System Infections, Endocarditis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cefizox or Gentamicin Sulfate?

Cefizox and Gentamicin Sulfate are tied at 3.6 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Cefizox and Gentamicin Sulfate?

Cefizox contains Ceftizoxime Sodium, while Gentamicin Sulfate contains Gentamicin Sulfate — 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.