CEFTRIAXONE vs VANTIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFTRIAXONE and VANTIN 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	VANTIN
Rating	New	64/100
Pharmacy pays	~$42.96 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM	CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL
Manufacturer	Qilu Antibiotics	Pfizer
Dosage forms	Injectable, Solution	Tablet
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Chancroid	Cystitis, Escherichia Coli Infections, Gonorrhea

ceftriaxone vantin

Rating

New

64/100

Pharmacy pays

~$42.96 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM

CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL

Manufacturer

Qilu Antibiotics

Pfizer

Dosage forms

Injectable, Solution

Tablet

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Chancroid

Cystitis, Escherichia Coli Infections, Gonorrhea

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Ceftriaxone and Vantin?

Ceftriaxone contains Ceftriaxone Sodium, while Vantin contains Cefpodoxime Proxetil — 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.