AIRSUPRA vs COLAZAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 9, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. AIRSUPRA 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	AIRSUPRA	COLAZAL
Rating	70/100	74/100
Pharmacy pays	~$11.30 /30	~$11.02 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALBUTEROL SULFATE AND BUDESONIDE	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM
Manufacturer	Astrazeneca	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Spray/Inhaler, metered	Capsule
Drug class	—	Aminosalicylate
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 2 to 3.6 hours (terminal elimination half-life, measured after intravenous dosing)	—
Treats	—	Ulcerative Colitis

airsupra colazal

Rating

70/100

74/100

Pharmacy pays

~$11.30 /30

~$11.02 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ALBUTEROL SULFATE AND BUDESONIDE

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

Manufacturer

Astrazeneca

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Spray/Inhaler, metered

Capsule

Drug class

—

Aminosalicylate

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 2 to 3.6 hours (terminal elimination half-life, measured after intravenous dosing)

—

Treats

—

Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Airsupra or Colazal?

By our independent rating, Colazal scores higher — 3.7 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Airsupra. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Airsupra or Colazal?

Colazal costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $11.02 vs $11.30 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Airsupra and Colazal?

Airsupra contains Albuterol Sulfate and Budesonide, 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.