CEFOTAXIME AND DEXTROSE 3.9% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER vs MEFOXIN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFOTAXIME AND DEXTROSE 3.9% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER and MEFOXIN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER 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	CEFOTAXIME AND DEXTROSE 3.9% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER	MEFOXIN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFOTAXIME SODIUM	CEFOXITIN SODIUM
Manufacturer	B Braun	Merck
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections	Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases

cefotaxime and dextrose 3.9% in plastic container mefoxin in sodium chloride 0.9% in plastic container

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

CEFOTAXIME SODIUM

CEFOXITIN SODIUM

Manufacturer

B Braun

Merck

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections

Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cefotaxime and Dextrose 3.9% in Plastic Container and Mefoxin in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container?

Cefotaxime and Dextrose 3.9% in Plastic Container contains Cefotaxime Sodium, while Mefoxin in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container contains Cefoxitin 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.