AVYCAZ vs COLAZAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. AVYCAZ 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	AVYCAZ	COLAZAL
Rating	72/100	74/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$11.02 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AVIBACTAM SODIUM AND CEFTAZIDIME	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Powder	Capsule
Drug class	—	Aminosalicylate
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	—	Ulcerative Colitis

avycaz colazal

Rating

72/100

74/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$11.02 /30

Type

Active ingredient

AVIBACTAM SODIUM AND CEFTAZIDIME

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Powder

Capsule

Drug class

—

Aminosalicylate

Boxed warning

None

Treats

—

Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Avycaz or Colazal?

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

What is the difference between Avycaz and Colazal?

Avycaz contains Avibactam Sodium and Ceftazidime, 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.