CEFTRIAXONE AND DEXTROSE IN DUPLEX CONTAINER vs MEFOXIN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFTRIAXONE AND DEXTROSE IN DUPLEX CONTAINER and MEFOXIN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER 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	CEFTRIAXONE AND DEXTROSE IN DUPLEX CONTAINER	MEFOXIN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$42.96 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM	CEFOXITIN SODIUM
Manufacturer	B Braun	Merck
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Chancroid	Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases

ceftriaxone and dextrose in duplex container mefoxin in dextrose 5% in plastic container

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$42.96 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM

CEFOXITIN SODIUM

Manufacturer

B Braun

Merck

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Chancroid

Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Ceftriaxone and Dextrose in Duplex Container and Mefoxin in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container?

Ceftriaxone and Dextrose in Duplex Container contains Ceftriaxone Sodium, while Mefoxin in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container contains Cefoxitin 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.