AUREOMYCIN vs COLAZAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. AUREOMYCIN 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	AUREOMYCIN	COLAZAL
Rating	New	74/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$11.02 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CHLORTETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM
Manufacturer	Lederle	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Topical	Capsule
Drug class	—	Aminosalicylate
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	—	Ulcerative Colitis

aureomycin colazal

Rating

New

74/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$11.02 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CHLORTETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

Manufacturer

Lederle

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Topical

Capsule

Drug class

—

Aminosalicylate

Boxed warning

None

Treats

—

Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Aureomycin and Colazal?

Aureomycin contains Chlortetracycline Hydrochloride, 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.