Best treatments for clostridium infections
6 products may treat clostridium infections, spanning FDA drug classes such as cephalosporin antibacterial. The current highest-rated option is cefotan. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 6 drugs we list for clostridium infections, 2 are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as cephalosporin antibacterial. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for clostridium infections — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for clostridium infections: 1. Cefotan · 2. Zinplava · 3. Cefoxitin
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Cephalosporin Antibacterial | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | 70/100 | Prescription | Injectable | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Cephalosporin Antibacterial | No data | — | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Cephalosporin Antibacterial | Generic | $43 | View → | |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Cephalosporin Antibacterial | Generic | $43 | View → | |
| 6 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | — | No data | — | View → |
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Full ranking · 6 treatments
cefotan
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Cefotan (Cefotetan Disodium) is a cephalosporin antibacterial used to treat Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites, Infectious Bone Diseases.
Price varies
zinplava
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Zinplava (Bezlotoxumab) is a medication used to treat Clostridium Infections.
Price varies
cefoxitin
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Cefoxitin (Cefoxitin Sodium) is a cephalosporin antibacterial used to treat Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Clostridium Infections.
Price varies
ceftriaxone
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Ceftriaxone (Ceftriaxone Sodium) is a cephalosporin antibacterial used to treat Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Chancroid, Clostridium Infections.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$25.87/30· 4 forms Save up to 79% in classceftriaxone and dextrose in duplex container
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Ceftriaxone and Dextrose in Duplex Container (Ceftriaxone Sodium) is a cephalosporin antibacterial used to treat Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Chancroid, Clostridium Infections.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$25.87/30· 4 forms Save up to 79% in classtygacil
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Tygacil (Tigecycline) is a medication used to treat Bacteroides Infections, Clostridium Infections, Escherichia Coli Infections, Haemophilus Infections.
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Frequently asked
- What treats clostridium infections?
- Our catalog lists 6 products that may treat clostridium infections, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is cefotan.
- What is the best-rated treatment for clostridium infections?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — cefotan ranks highest among the products we list for clostridium infections. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat clostridium infections?
- Treatments for clostridium infections span FDA drug classes including cephalosporin antibacterial. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.