CEFOTAXIME SODIUM vs CEFTRIAXONE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CEFOTAXIME SODIUM and CEFTRIAXONE 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	CEFTRIAXONE
Rating	68/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	~$42.96 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFOTAXIME SODIUM	CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM
Manufacturer	Aurobindo Pharma Ltd	Qilu Antibiotics
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable, Solution
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections	Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Chancroid

cefotaxime sodium ceftriaxone

Rating

68/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

~$42.96 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CEFOTAXIME SODIUM

CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM

Manufacturer

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

Qilu Antibiotics

Dosage forms

Injectable

Injectable, Solution

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections

Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Chancroid

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cefotaxime Sodium and Ceftriaxone?

Cefotaxime Sodium contains Cefotaxime Sodium, while Ceftriaxone contains Ceftriaxone 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.