CEFOTAN vs ZEFAZONE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 16, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFOTAN and ZEFAZONE 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	ZEFAZONE
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFOTETAN DISODIUM	CEFMETAZOLE SODIUM
Manufacturer	Pai Holdings Pharm	Pharmacia and Upjohn
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites	Bacterial Infections, Escherichia Coli Infections, Klebsiella Infections

cefotan zefazone

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

CEFOTETAN DISODIUM

CEFMETAZOLE SODIUM

Manufacturer

Pai Holdings Pharm

Pharmacia and Upjohn

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites

Bacterial Infections, Escherichia Coli Infections, Klebsiella Infections

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cefotan and Zefazone?

Cefotan contains Cefotetan Disodium, while Zefazone contains Cefmetazole Sodium — 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.