CEFOTAN vs LEVOFLOXACIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 9, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFOTAN and LEVOFLOXACIN 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	LEVOFLOXACIN
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.14 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFOTETAN DISODIUM	LEVOFLOXACIN
Manufacturer	Pai Holdings Pharm	Lannett Co Inc
Dosage forms	Injectable	Solution, Injectable, Drops, Tablet
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 6 to 8 hours
Treats	Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites	Bronchitis, Chlamydia Infections, Escherichia Coli Infections

cefotan levofloxacin

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

$0.14 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

CEFOTETAN DISODIUM

LEVOFLOXACIN

Manufacturer

Pai Holdings Pharm

Lannett Co Inc

Dosage forms

Injectable

Solution, Injectable, Drops, Tablet

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 6 to 8 hours

Treats

Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites

Bronchitis, Chlamydia Infections, Escherichia Coli Infections

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cefotan or Levofloxacin?

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

What is the difference between Cefotan and Levofloxacin?

Cefotan contains Cefotetan Disodium, while Levofloxacin contains Levofloxacin — 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.