GENTAMICIN SULFATE vs ZEFAZONE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. GENTAMICIN SULFATE and ZEFAZONE 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	GENTAMICIN SULFATE	ZEFAZONE
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.95 /g	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	GENTAMICIN SULFATE	CEFMETAZOLE SODIUM
Manufacturer	Fougera Pharms	Pharmacia and Upjohn
Dosage forms	Injectable, Topical, Solution, Drops	Injectable
Drug class	Aminoglycoside Antibacterial	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Infectious Bone Diseases, Central Nervous System Infections, Endocarditis	Bacterial Infections, Escherichia Coli Infections, Klebsiella Infections

gentamicin sulfate zefazone

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.95 /g

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Type

Active ingredient

GENTAMICIN SULFATE

CEFMETAZOLE SODIUM

Manufacturer

Fougera Pharms

Pharmacia and Upjohn

Dosage forms

Injectable, Topical, Solution, Drops

Injectable

Drug class

Aminoglycoside Antibacterial

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Infectious Bone Diseases, Central Nervous System Infections, Endocarditis

Bacterial Infections, Escherichia Coli Infections, Klebsiella Infections

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Gentamicin Sulfate and Zefazone?

Gentamicin Sulfate contains Gentamicin Sulfate, while Zefazone contains Cefmetazole Sodium — 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.