BENZAMYCIN vs COLAZAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. BENZAMYCIN 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	BENZAMYCIN	COLAZAL
Rating	74/100	74/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.05 /g	~$11.02 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Kit	Capsule
Drug class	—	Aminosalicylate
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	—	Ulcerative Colitis

benzamycin colazal

Rating

74/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.05 /g

~$11.02 /30

Type

Active ingredient

BENZOYL PEROXIDE AND ERYTHROMYCIN

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Kit

Capsule

Drug class

—

Aminosalicylate

Boxed warning

None

Treats

—

Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Benzamycin or Colazal?

Benzamycin and Colazal are tied at 3.7 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Benzamycin and Colazal?

Benzamycin contains Benzoyl Peroxide and Erythromycin, 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.