BSS vs COLAZAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. BSS 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	BSS	COLAZAL
Rating	New	74/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.04 /mL	~$11.02 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM ACETATE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CITRATE	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM
Manufacturer	Alcon	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Solution	Capsule
Drug class	—	Aminosalicylate
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	—	Ulcerative Colitis

bss colazal

Rating

New

74/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

~$11.02 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM ACETATE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CITRATE

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

Manufacturer

Alcon

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Solution

Capsule

Drug class

—

Aminosalicylate

Boxed warning

None

Treats

—

Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Bss and Colazal?

Bss contains Calcium Chloride and Magnesium Chloride and Potassium Chloride and Sodium Acetate and Sodium Chloride and Sodium Citrate, 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.