BACTROBAN vs COLAZAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. BACTROBAN 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	BACTROBAN	COLAZAL
Rating	72/100	74/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.81 /g	~$11.02 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	MUPIROCIN	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM
Manufacturer	Glaxosmithkline	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Topical	Capsule
Drug class	Rna Synthetase Inhibitor Antibacterial	Aminosalicylate
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Impetigo	Ulcerative Colitis

bactroban colazal

Rating

72/100

74/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.81 /g

~$11.02 /30

Type

Active ingredient

MUPIROCIN

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

Manufacturer

Glaxosmithkline

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Topical

Capsule

Drug class

Rna Synthetase Inhibitor Antibacterial

Aminosalicylate

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Impetigo

Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Bactroban or Colazal?

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

What is the difference between Bactroban and Colazal?

Bactroban contains Mupirocin, 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.