ATACAND HCT vs COLAZAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ATACAND HCT 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	ATACAND HCT	COLAZAL
Rating	72/100	74/100
Pharmacy pays	~$16.78 /30	~$11.02 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM
Manufacturer	Ani Pharms	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule
Drug class	—	Aminosalicylate
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)	—
Treats	—	Ulcerative Colitis

atacand hct colazal

Rating

72/100

74/100

Pharmacy pays

~$16.78 /30

~$11.02 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

Manufacturer

Ani Pharms

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, Atacand Hct or Colazal?

By our independent rating, Colazal scores higher — 3.7 vs 3.6 out of 5 for Atacand Hct. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Atacand Hct or Colazal?

Colazal costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $11.02 vs $16.78 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 Atacand Hct and Colazal?

Atacand Hct contains Candesartan Cilexetil 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.