CEFOTAN vs NOROXIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 10, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFOTAN and NOROXIN 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	NOROXIN
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFOTETAN DISODIUM	NORFLOXACIN
Manufacturer	Pai Holdings Pharm	Merck
Dosage forms	Injectable	Tablet
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites	Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Cystitis, Escherichia Coli Infections

cefotan noroxin

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

CEFOTETAN DISODIUM

NORFLOXACIN

Manufacturer

Pai Holdings Pharm

Merck

Dosage forms

Injectable

Tablet

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites

Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Cystitis, Escherichia Coli Infections

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cefotan or Noroxin?

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

What is the difference between Cefotan and Noroxin?

Cefotan contains Cefotetan Disodium, while Noroxin contains Norfloxacin — 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.