CEFOTAN vs ZAGAM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CEFOTAN and ZAGAM 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	ZAGAM
Rating	72/100	64/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFOTETAN DISODIUM	SPARFLOXACIN
Manufacturer	Pai Holdings Pharm	Mylan
Dosage forms	Injectable	Tablet
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites	Chlamydia Infections, Escherichia Coli Infections, Haemophilus Infections

cefotan zagam

Rating

72/100

64/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

CEFOTETAN DISODIUM

SPARFLOXACIN

Manufacturer

Pai Holdings Pharm

Mylan

Dosage forms

Injectable

Tablet

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites

Chlamydia Infections, Escherichia Coli Infections, Haemophilus Infections

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cefotan or Zagam?

By our independent rating, Cefotan scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Zagam. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Cefotan and Zagam?

Cefotan contains Cefotetan Disodium, while Zagam contains Sparfloxacin — 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.