CEFOTAXIME SODIUM vs CEFUROXIME SODIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CEFOTAXIME SODIUM and CEFUROXIME SODIUM 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	CEFUROXIME SODIUM
Rating	68/100	68/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFOTAXIME SODIUM	CEFUROXIME SODIUM
Manufacturer	Aurobindo Pharma Ltd	Fresenius Kabi USA
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
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 cefuroxime sodium

Rating

68/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

CEFOTAXIME SODIUM

CEFUROXIME SODIUM

Manufacturer

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

Fresenius Kabi USA

Dosage forms

Injectable

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 Cefuroxime Sodium?

Cefotaxime Sodium and Cefuroxime Sodium are tied at 3.4 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Cefotaxime Sodium and Cefuroxime Sodium?

Cefotaxime Sodium contains Cefotaxime Sodium, while Cefuroxime Sodium contains Cefuroxime 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.