CEFOTAN vs CEFTRIAXONE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CEFOTAN and CEFTRIAXONE 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	CEFTRIAXONE
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	~$42.96 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFOTETAN DISODIUM	CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM
Manufacturer	Pai Holdings Pharm	Qilu Antibiotics
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable, Solution
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites	Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Chancroid

cefotan ceftriaxone

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

~$42.96 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CEFOTETAN DISODIUM

CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM

Manufacturer

Pai Holdings Pharm

Qilu Antibiotics

Dosage forms

Injectable

Injectable, Solution

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites

Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Chancroid

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cefotan and Ceftriaxone?

Cefotan contains Cefotetan Disodium, while Ceftriaxone contains Ceftriaxone 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.