AMPICILLIN TRIHYDRATE vs COLAZAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 10, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. AMPICILLIN TRIHYDRATE 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	AMPICILLIN TRIHYDRATE	COLAZAL
Rating	66/100	74/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$11.02 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AMPICILLIN/AMPICILLIN TRIHYDRATE	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM
Manufacturer	Aurobindo Pharma Ltd	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Capsule	Capsule
Drug class	—	Aminosalicylate
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	—	Ulcerative Colitis

ampicillin trihydrate colazal

Rating

66/100

74/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$11.02 /30

Type

Active ingredient

AMPICILLIN/AMPICILLIN TRIHYDRATE

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

Manufacturer

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Capsule

Drug class

—

Aminosalicylate

Boxed warning

None

Treats

—

Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Ampicillin Trihydrate or Colazal?

By our independent rating, Colazal scores higher — 3.7 vs 3.3 out of 5 for Ampicillin Trihydrate. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Ampicillin Trihydrate and Colazal?

Ampicillin Trihydrate contains Ampicillin/Ampicillin Trihydrate, 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.