CEFOXITIN vs FORTAZ

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CEFOXITIN 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	CEFOXITIN	FORTAZ
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$111.13 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFOXITIN SODIUM	CEFTAZIDIME
Manufacturer	Hikma Farmaceutica	Pai Holdings Pharm
Dosage forms	Injectable, Powder	Injectable
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases	Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections

cefoxitin fortaz

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$111.13 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CEFOXITIN SODIUM

CEFTAZIDIME

Manufacturer

Hikma Farmaceutica

Pai Holdings Pharm

Dosage forms

Injectable, Powder

Injectable

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases

Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cefoxitin and Fortaz?

Cefoxitin contains Cefoxitin 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.