CEFOTAN vs FURACIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFOTAN and FURACIN 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	FURACIN
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFOTETAN DISODIUM	NITROFURAZONE
Manufacturer	Pai Holdings Pharm	Shire
Dosage forms	Injectable	Topical, Powder
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites	Burns, Clostridium Infections, Escherichia Coli Infections

cefotan furacin

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

CEFOTETAN DISODIUM

NITROFURAZONE

Manufacturer

Pai Holdings Pharm

Shire

Dosage forms

Injectable

Topical, Powder

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites

Burns, Clostridium Infections, Escherichia Coli Infections

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cefotan or Furacin?

Cefotan and Furacin are tied at 3.6 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Cefotan and Furacin?

Cefotan contains Cefotetan Disodium, while Furacin contains Nitrofurazone — 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.