CITANEST vs COLAZAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CITANEST 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	CITANEST	COLAZAL
Rating	70/100	74/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$11.02 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PRILOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND EPINEPHRINE BITARTRATE	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM
Manufacturer	Astrazeneca	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Injectable	Capsule
Drug class	—	Aminosalicylate
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	—	Ulcerative Colitis

citanest colazal

Rating

70/100

74/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$11.02 /30

Type

Active ingredient

PRILOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND EPINEPHRINE BITARTRATE

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

Manufacturer

Astrazeneca

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Injectable

Capsule

Drug class

—

Aminosalicylate

Boxed warning

None

Treats

—

Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Citanest or Colazal?

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

What is the difference between Citanest and Colazal?

Citanest 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.