CEFUROXIME SODIUM vs ZINACEF

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	CEFUROXIME SODIUM	ZINACEF
Rating	68/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFUROXIME SODIUM	CEFUROXIME SODIUM
Manufacturer	Fresenius Kabi USA	Pai Holdings Pharm
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections, Gonorrhea	Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections, Gonorrhea

cefuroxime sodium zinacef

Rating

68/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

CEFUROXIME SODIUM

Manufacturer

Fresenius Kabi USA

Pai Holdings Pharm

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections, Gonorrhea

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cefuroxime Sodium or Zinacef?

By our independent rating, Zinacef scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.4 out of 5 for Cefuroxime Sodium. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Cefuroxime Sodium and Zinacef?

Both Cefuroxime Sodium and Zinacef share the active ingredient Cefuroxime Sodium.

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.