BREVITAL SODIUM vs COLAZAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 10, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BREVITAL SODIUM 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	BREVITAL SODIUM	COLAZAL
Rating	New	74/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$11.02 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	METHOHEXITAL SODIUM	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM
Manufacturer	Ph Health	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Injectable	Capsule
Drug class	—	Aminosalicylate
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	—	Ulcerative Colitis

brevital sodium colazal

Rating

New

74/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$11.02 /30

Type

Active ingredient

METHOHEXITAL SODIUM

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

Manufacturer

Ph Health

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Injectable

Capsule

Drug class

—

Aminosalicylate

Boxed warning

None

Treats

—

Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Brevital Sodium and Colazal?

Brevital Sodium contains Methohexital Sodium, 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.