CALCIMAR vs COLAZAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CALCIMAR 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	CALCIMAR	COLAZAL
Rating	70/100	74/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$11.02 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CALCITONIN SALMON	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM
Manufacturer	Sanofi Aventis US	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Injectable	Capsule
Drug class	Calcitonin	Aminosalicylate
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	—	Ulcerative Colitis

calcimar colazal

Rating

70/100

74/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$11.02 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CALCITONIN SALMON

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

Manufacturer

Sanofi Aventis US

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Injectable

Capsule

Drug class

Calcitonin

Aminosalicylate

Boxed warning

None

Treats

—

Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Calcimar or Colazal?

By our independent rating, Colazal scores higher — 3.7 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Calcimar. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Calcimar and Colazal?

Calcimar contains Calcitonin Salmon, 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.