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Pharmaranks rates Cefizox 3.6/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Cefizox (Ceftizoxime Sodium) is a medication used to treat Acinetobacter Infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Bacteroides Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases.

Ceftizoxime Sodium · by Astellas

72/100Limited · 1 source

Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Ceftizoxime Sodium
Form
Injectable
Strength
Ceftizoxime Sodium EQ 10GM BASE/VIAL · Ceftizoxime Sodium EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL · Ceftizoxime Sodium EQ 2GM BASE/VIAL · Ceftizoxime Sodium EQ 500MG BASE/VIAL
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
May treat
acinetobacter infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, bacteroides infections
Manufacturer
Astellas
FDA application
NDA050560
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

Dosage forms

Injectable

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Cefizox treat?
Cefizox (Ceftizoxime Sodium) may be used to treat acinetobacter infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, bacteroides infections, infectious bone diseases, escherichia coli infections, gonorrhea, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
How is Cefizox rated?
pharmaranks gives Cefizox a composite score of 3.6 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
Is there a coupon or discount for Cefizox?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Cefizox. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
Who makes Cefizox?
Cefizox is marketed by Astellas. You can see Astellas's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Cefizox a brand-name or generic drug?
Cefizox is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Ceftizoxime Sodium.
Is Cefizox available over the counter?
No. Cefizox is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
What forms does Cefizox come in?
Cefizox is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
Is Cefizox FDA-registered?
Cefizox is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA050560. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Cefizox been recalled by the FDA?
Cefizox has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
Is Cefizox safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Cefizox a recall-safety score of 72/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.

Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.

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