CEFOTAXIME SODIUM vs CEPHALEXIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 13, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFOTAXIME SODIUM and CEPHALEXIN 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	CEPHALEXIN
Rating	68/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.10 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFOTAXIME SODIUM	CEPHALEXIN
Manufacturer	Aurobindo Pharma Ltd	Vitarine
Dosage forms	Injectable	Capsule, Powder, Tablet
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections	Human Bites, Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections

cefotaxime sodium cephalexin

Rating

68/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

$0.10 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

CEFOTAXIME SODIUM

CEPHALEXIN

Manufacturer

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

Vitarine

Dosage forms

Injectable

Capsule, Powder, Tablet

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections

Human Bites, Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cefotaxime Sodium and Cephalexin?

Cefotaxime Sodium contains Cefotaxime Sodium, while Cephalexin contains Cephalexin — 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.