AMTURNIDE vs COLAZAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 6, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. AMTURNIDE 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	AMTURNIDE	COLAZAL
Rating	70/100	74/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$11.02 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALISKIREN HEMIFUMARATE AND AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM
Manufacturer	Novartis	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule
Drug class	—	Aminosalicylate
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)	—
Treats	—	Ulcerative Colitis

amturnide colazal

Rating

70/100

74/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$11.02 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ALISKIREN HEMIFUMARATE AND AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

Manufacturer

Novartis

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule

Drug class

—

Aminosalicylate

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)

—

Treats

—

Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Amturnide or Colazal?

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

What is the difference between Amturnide and Colazal?

Amturnide contains Aliskiren Hemifumarate and Amlodipine Besylate and Hydrochlorothiazide, 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.