CLAFORAN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER vs MAXIPIME

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CLAFORAN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER and MAXIPIME 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	CLAFORAN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER	MAXIPIME
Rating	New	60/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$111.92 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFOTAXIME SODIUM	CEFEPIME HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Sterimax	Hospira
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections	Acinetobacter Infections, Bacteroides Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases

claforan in dextrose 5% in plastic container maxipime

Rating

New

60/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$111.92 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CEFOTAXIME SODIUM

CEFEPIME HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Sterimax

Hospira

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections

Acinetobacter Infections, Bacteroides Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Claforan in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container and Maxipime?

Claforan in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container contains Cefotaxime Sodium, while Maxipime contains Cefepime Hydrochloride — 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.