CEFOTAXIME SODIUM vs FORTAZ

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 11, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFOTAXIME SODIUM and FORTAZ 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	FORTAZ
Rating	68/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$111.13 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFOTAXIME SODIUM	CEFTAZIDIME
Manufacturer	Aurobindo Pharma Ltd	Pai Holdings Pharm
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections	Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections

cefotaxime sodium fortaz

Rating

68/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$111.13 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CEFOTAXIME SODIUM

CEFTAZIDIME

Manufacturer

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

Pai Holdings Pharm

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections

Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cefotaxime Sodium or Fortaz?

By our independent rating, Fortaz 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 Fortaz?

Cefotaxime Sodium contains Cefotaxime Sodium, while Fortaz contains Ceftazidime — 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.