CEFOTAN vs KEFLEX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFOTAN and KEFLEX 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	KEFLEX
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.10 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFOTETAN DISODIUM	CEPHALEXIN
Manufacturer	Pai Holdings Pharm	Pragma
Dosage forms	Injectable	Capsule
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites	Human Bites, Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections

cefotan keflex

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

$0.10 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

CEFOTETAN DISODIUM

CEPHALEXIN

Manufacturer

Pai Holdings Pharm

Pragma

Dosage forms

Injectable

Capsule

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites

Human Bites, Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cefotan and Keflex?

Cefotan contains Cefotetan Disodium, while Keflex contains Cephalexin — 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.