CAPOZIDE 25/15 vs COLAZAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CAPOZIDE 25/15 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	CAPOZIDE 25/15	COLAZAL
Rating	New	74/100
Pharmacy pays	~$8.51 /30	~$11.02 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CAPTOPRIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM
Manufacturer	Apothecon	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule
Drug class	—	Aminosalicylate
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)	—
Treats	—	Ulcerative Colitis

capozide 25/15 colazal

Rating

New

74/100

Pharmacy pays

~$8.51 /30

~$11.02 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CAPTOPRIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

Manufacturer

Apothecon

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule

Drug class

—

Aminosalicylate

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)

—

Treats

—

Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Capozide 25/15 or Colazal?

Capozide 25/15 costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $8.51 vs $11.02 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Capozide 25/15 and Colazal?

Capozide 25/15 contains Captopril and Hydrochlorothiazide, 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.