CEFOTAN vs CEFTIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 17, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFOTAN and CEFTIN 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	CEFTIN
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$8.93 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFOTETAN DISODIUM	CEFUROXIME AXETIL
Manufacturer	Pai Holdings Pharm	Glaxosmithkline
Dosage forms	Injectable	Tablet
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites	Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections, Gonorrhea

cefotan ceftin

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$8.93 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CEFOTETAN DISODIUM

CEFUROXIME AXETIL

Manufacturer

Pai Holdings Pharm

Glaxosmithkline

Dosage forms

Injectable

Tablet

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites

Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections, Gonorrhea

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cefotan or Ceftin?

Cefotan and Ceftin are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Cefotan and Ceftin?

Cefotan contains Cefotetan Disodium, while Ceftin contains Cefuroxime Axetil — 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.