ADDERALL vs COLAZAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated September 11, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ADDERALL and COLAZAL 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	ADDERALL	COLAZAL
Rating	32/100	74/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$11.17 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SACCHARATE, AMPHETAMINE ASPARTATE, DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE, AND AMPHETAMINE SULFATE	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM
Manufacturer	Teva Pharms USA	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule
Drug class	—	Aminosalicylate
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	about 10 to 11 hours for d-amphetamine (range 9.8 to 11 hours) and about 12 to 14 hours for l-amphetamine (range 11.5 to 13.8 hours) in healthy adults	—
Treats	—	Ulcerative Colitis

adderall colazal

Rating

32/100

74/100

Pharmacy pays

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~$11.17 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SACCHARATE, AMPHETAMINE ASPARTATE, DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE, AND AMPHETAMINE SULFATE

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

Manufacturer

Teva Pharms USA

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule

Drug class

—

Aminosalicylate

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 10 to 11 hours for d-amphetamine (range 9.8 to 11 hours) and about 12 to 14 hours for l-amphetamine (range 11.5 to 13.8 hours) in healthy adults

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Treats

—

Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Adderall or Colazal?

By our independent rating, Colazal scores higher — 3.7 vs 1.6 out of 5 for Adderall. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Adderall and Colazal?

Adderall contains Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate, and Amphetamine Sulfate, while Colazal contains Balsalazide Disodium — 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.