CEFOTAN vs COLY-MYCIN M

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 8, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFOTAN and COLY-MYCIN M 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	COLY-MYCIN M
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	~$464.60 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFOTETAN DISODIUM	COLISTIMETHATE SODIUM
Manufacturer	Pai Holdings Pharm	Ph Health
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Polymyxin-Class Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites	Escherichia Coli Infections, Klebsiella Infections, Pseudomonas Infections

cefotan coly-mycin m

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

~$464.60 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CEFOTETAN DISODIUM

COLISTIMETHATE SODIUM

Manufacturer

Pai Holdings Pharm

Ph Health

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Polymyxin-Class Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites

Escherichia Coli Infections, Klebsiella Infections, Pseudomonas Infections

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cefotan and Coly-Mycin M?

Cefotan contains Cefotetan Disodium, while Coly-Mycin M contains Colistimethate 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.