CILOXAN vs PFIZERPEN-AS

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CILOXAN and PFIZERPEN-AS 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	CILOXAN	PFIZERPEN-AS
Rating	68/100	64/100
Pharmacy pays	~$3.74 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE	PENICILLIN G PROCAINE
Manufacturer	Sandoz	Pfizer
Dosage forms	Topical	Injectable
Drug class	Fluoroquinolone Antibacterial	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 4 hours	—
Treats	Anthrax, Infectious Arthritis, Bacteroides Infections	Actinomycosis, Anthrax, Botulism

ciloxan pfizerpen-as

Rating

68/100

64/100

Pharmacy pays

~$3.74 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE

PENICILLIN G PROCAINE

Manufacturer

Sandoz

Pfizer

Dosage forms

Topical

Injectable

Drug class

Fluoroquinolone Antibacterial

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 4 hours

—

Treats

Anthrax, Infectious Arthritis, Bacteroides Infections

Actinomycosis, Anthrax, Botulism

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Ciloxan or Pfizerpen-As?

By our independent rating, Ciloxan scores higher — 3.4 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Pfizerpen-As. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Ciloxan and Pfizerpen-As?

Ciloxan contains Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride, while Pfizerpen-As contains Penicillin G Procaine — 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.