CEFOTAN IN PLASTIC CONTAINER vs CLAFORAN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFOTAN IN PLASTIC CONTAINER and CLAFORAN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER 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	CEFOTAN IN PLASTIC CONTAINER	CLAFORAN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFOTETAN DISODIUM	CEFOTAXIME SODIUM
Manufacturer	Pai Holdings Pharm	Sterimax
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites	Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections

cefotan in plastic container claforan in sodium chloride 0.9% in plastic container

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

CEFOTETAN DISODIUM

CEFOTAXIME SODIUM

Manufacturer

Pai Holdings Pharm

Sterimax

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites

Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cefotan in Plastic Container and Claforan in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container?

Cefotan in Plastic Container contains Cefotetan Disodium, while Claforan in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container 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.