CEFOTAN vs CEFOTAXIME SODIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFOTAN 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	CEFOTAN	CEFOTAXIME SODIUM
Rating	70/100	68/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFOTETAN DISODIUM	CEFOTAXIME SODIUM
Manufacturer	Pai Holdings Pharm	Aurobindo Pharma Ltd
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 cefotaxime sodium

Rating

70/100

68/100

Pharmacy pays

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Type

Active ingredient

CEFOTETAN DISODIUM

CEFOTAXIME SODIUM

Manufacturer

Pai Holdings Pharm

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

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

Which is better-rated, Cefotan or Cefotaxime Sodium?

By our independent rating, Cefotan scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.4 out of 5 for Cefotaxime Sodium. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Cefotan and Cefotaxime Sodium?

Cefotan contains Cefotetan Disodium, 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.