CEFOTAN vs CEFOXITIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 18, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFOTAN and CEFOXITIN 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	CEFOXITIN
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFOTETAN DISODIUM	CEFOXITIN SODIUM
Manufacturer	Pai Holdings Pharm	Hikma Farmaceutica
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable, Powder
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites	Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases

cefotan cefoxitin

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

CEFOTETAN DISODIUM

CEFOXITIN SODIUM

Manufacturer

Pai Holdings Pharm

Hikma Farmaceutica

Dosage forms

Injectable

Injectable, Powder

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites

Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cefotan and Cefoxitin?

Cefotan contains Cefotetan Disodium, while Cefoxitin contains Cefoxitin 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.