BETAPRONE vs COLAZAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 8, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BETAPRONE 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	BETAPRONE	COLAZAL
Rating	72/100	74/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$11.02 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PROPIOLACTONE	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM
Manufacturer	Forest Labs	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Solution	Capsule
Drug class	—	Aminosalicylate
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	—	Ulcerative Colitis

betaprone colazal

Rating

72/100

74/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$11.02 /30

Type

Active ingredient

PROPIOLACTONE

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

Manufacturer

Forest Labs

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Solution

Capsule

Drug class

—

Aminosalicylate

Boxed warning

None

Treats

—

Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Betaprone or Colazal?

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

What is the difference between Betaprone and Colazal?

Betaprone contains Propiolactone, 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.