CLAFORAN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER vs CLAFORAN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	CLAFORAN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER	CLAFORAN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFOTAXIME SODIUM	CEFOTAXIME SODIUM
Manufacturer	Sterimax	Sterimax
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections	Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections

claforan in dextrose 5% in plastic container claforan in sodium chloride 0.9% in plastic container

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

CEFOTAXIME SODIUM

Manufacturer

Sterimax

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Claforan in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container and Claforan in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container?

Both Claforan in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container and Claforan in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container share the active ingredient Cefotaxime 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.