CEFOTAXIME SODIUM vs CEFTIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CEFOTAXIME SODIUM and CEFTIN 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 SODIUM	CEFTIN
Rating	68/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$8.93 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFOTAXIME SODIUM	CEFUROXIME AXETIL
Manufacturer	Aurobindo Pharma Ltd	Glaxosmithkline
Dosage forms	Injectable	Tablet
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections	Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections, Gonorrhea

cefotaxime sodium ceftin

Rating

68/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$8.93 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CEFOTAXIME SODIUM

CEFUROXIME AXETIL

Manufacturer

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

Glaxosmithkline

Dosage forms

Injectable

Tablet

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections

Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections, Gonorrhea

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cefotaxime Sodium or Ceftin?

By our independent rating, Ceftin scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.4 out of 5 for Cefotaxime Sodium. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Cefotaxime Sodium and Ceftin?

Cefotaxime Sodium contains Cefotaxime Sodium, while Ceftin contains Cefuroxime Axetil — 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.