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CITANEST FORTE vs COLAZAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CITANEST FORTE 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.

Rating

70/100
74/100

Pharmacy pays

~$3898.29 /30
~$11.02 /30

Type

RX
RX

Active ingredient

PRILOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND EPINEPHRINE BITARTRATE
BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

Dosage forms

Injectable
Capsule

Drug class

—
Aminosalicylate

Boxed warning

None
None

Treats

—
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Citanest Forte or Colazal?

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

Which is cheaper, Citanest Forte or Colazal?

Colazal costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $11.02 vs $3898.29 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 Citanest Forte and Colazal?

Citanest Forte contains Prilocaine Hydrochloride and Epinephrine Bitartrate, 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.