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Pharmaranks rates Cefotan in Plastic Container 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Cefotan in Plastic Container (Cefotetan Disodium) is a cephalosporin antibacterial used to treat Abscess, Bacteroides Infections, Human Bites, Infectious Bone Diseases.

Cefotetan Disodium · by Pai Holdings Pharm

70/100Limited · 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 22, 2026·How we rate
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Cefotetan Disodium
Form
Injectable
Strength
Cefotetan Disodium EQ 20MG BASE/ML · Cefotetan Disodium EQ 40MG BASE/ML
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
Manufacturer
Pai Holdings Pharm
FDA application
NDA050694
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

Drug class

How this class works, per Cephalosporins - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

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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 Cefotan in Plastic Container treat?
Cefotan in Plastic Container (Cefotetan Disodium) may be used to treat abscess, bacteroides infections, human bites, infectious bone diseases, clostridium infections, escherichia coli infections, 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 does Cefotan in Plastic Container work?
Cefotan in Plastic Container is a cephalosporin antibacterial. Cephalosporins kill bacteria by blocking the proteins they use to build their cell walls. Without an intact wall, the bacterium cannot hold its shape and dies, which clears the infection.
How is Cefotan in Plastic Container rated?
pharmaranks gives Cefotan in Plastic Container a composite score of 3.5 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 Cefotan in Plastic Container?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Cefotan in Plastic Container. 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 Cefotan in Plastic Container?
Cefotan in Plastic Container is marketed by Pai Holdings Pharm. You can see Pai Holdings Pharm's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Cefotan in Plastic Container a brand-name or generic drug?
Cefotan in Plastic Container is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Cefotetan Disodium.
Is Cefotan in Plastic Container available over the counter?
No. Cefotan in Plastic Container 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 Cefotan in Plastic Container come in?
Cefotan in Plastic Container is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
What class of drug is Cefotan in Plastic Container?
Cefotan in Plastic Container is classified as cephalosporin antibacterial, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
Is Cefotan in Plastic Container FDA-registered?
Cefotan in Plastic Container is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA050694. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Cefotan in Plastic Container been recalled by the FDA?
Cefotan in Plastic Container 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 Cefotan in Plastic Container safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Cefotan in Plastic Container a recall-safety score of 70/100, 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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