CEFOTAN vs KANTREX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFOTAN and KANTREX 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	KANTREX
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFOTETAN DISODIUM	KANAMYCIN SULFATE
Manufacturer	Pai Holdings Pharm	Apothecon
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites	Acinetobacter Infections, Escherichia Coli Infections, Hepatic Encephalopathy

cefotan kantrex

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

CEFOTETAN DISODIUM

KANAMYCIN SULFATE

Manufacturer

Pai Holdings Pharm

Apothecon

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites

Acinetobacter Infections, Escherichia Coli Infections, Hepatic Encephalopathy

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cefotan and Kantrex?

Cefotan contains Cefotetan Disodium, while Kantrex contains Kanamycin Sulfate — 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.