ALTAFLUOR BENOX vs COLAZAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 8, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ALTAFLUOR BENOX 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	ALTAFLUOR BENOX	COLAZAL
Rating	60/100	74/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$11.02 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BENOXINATE HYDROCHLORIDE AND FLUORESCEIN SODIUM	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM
Manufacturer	Altaire Pharms Inc	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Solution	Capsule
Drug class	—	Aminosalicylate
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	—	Ulcerative Colitis

altafluor benox colazal

Rating

60/100

74/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$11.02 /30

Type

Active ingredient

BENOXINATE HYDROCHLORIDE AND FLUORESCEIN SODIUM

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

Manufacturer

Altaire Pharms Inc

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Solution

Capsule

Drug class

—

Aminosalicylate

Boxed warning

None

Treats

—

Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Altafluor Benox or Colazal?

By our independent rating, Colazal scores higher — 3.7 vs 3.0 out of 5 for Altafluor Benox. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Altafluor Benox and Colazal?

Altafluor Benox contains Benoxinate Hydrochloride and Fluorescein Sodium, 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.