CEFUROXIME SODIUM vs CEPHALEXIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 18, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFUROXIME 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	CEFUROXIME SODIUM	CEPHALEXIN
Rating	68/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.10 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFUROXIME SODIUM	CEPHALEXIN
Manufacturer	Fresenius Kabi USA	Vitarine
Dosage forms	Injectable	Capsule, Powder, Tablet
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections, Gonorrhea	Human Bites, Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections

cefuroxime sodium cephalexin

Rating

68/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

$0.10 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

CEFUROXIME SODIUM

CEPHALEXIN

Manufacturer

Fresenius Kabi USA

Vitarine

Dosage forms

Injectable

Capsule, Powder, Tablet

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections, Gonorrhea

Human Bites, Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cefuroxime Sodium and Cephalexin?

Cefuroxime Sodium contains Cefuroxime 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.