Claforan

Claforan is a brand name of cefotaxime, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

CLAFORAN (cefotaxime sodium - injectable; injection)

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  Manufacturer: SANOFI AVENTIS US
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL ^[RLD][AP], EQ 2GM BASE/VIAL ^[RLD][AP], EQ 500MG BASE/VIAL ^[RLD][AP]


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  Manufacturer: SANOFI AVENTIS US
  
  Approval date: December 29, 1983
  
  Strength(s): EQ 10GM BASE/VIAL ^[RLD][AP]

Has a generic version of Claforan been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Claforan:

CEFOTAXIME (cefotaxime sodium injectable; injection)

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  Manufacturer: APP PHARMS
  
  Approval date: March 24, 2000
  
  Strength(s): EQ 10GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 2GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 500MG BASE/VIAL ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: HIKMA
  
  Approval date: November 20, 2002
  
  Strength(s): EQ 10GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 2GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 500MG BASE/VIAL ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: WOCKHARDT
  
  Approval date: August 29, 2006
  
  Strength(s): EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP]

cefotaxime sodium injectable; injection

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  Manufacturer: AUROBINDO PHARMA
  
  Approval date: November 6, 2009
  
  Strength(s): EQ 10GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 2GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 500MG BASE/VIAL ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: CEPHAZONE PHARMA
  
  Approval date: January 25, 2010
  
  Strength(s): EQ 10GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: HOSPIRA INC
  
  Approval date: August 10, 2006
  
  Strength(s): EQ 10GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 2GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: HOSPIRA INC
  
  Approval date: August 11, 2006
  
  Strength(s): EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 2GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 500MG BASE/VIAL ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: LUPIN
  
  Approval date: September 24, 2003
  
  Strength(s): EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 2GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 500MG BASE/VIAL ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: WOCKHARDT
  
  Approval date: June 20, 2008
  
  Strength(s): EQ 2GM BASE/VIAL ^[AP], EQ 500MG BASE/VIAL ^[AP]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Claforan. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Claforan.

See also...

• Claforan Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Claforan Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Claforan Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Claforan AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
• Cefotaxime Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Cefotaxime Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Cefotaxime Injection Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Cefotaxime Sodium AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)