CODEPREX vs COLAZAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CODEPREX 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	CODEPREX	COLAZAL
Rating	72/100	74/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$11.02 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CHLORPHENIRAMINE POLISTIREX AND CODEINE POLISTIREX	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM
Manufacturer	Lannett Co Inc	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Suspension, extended release	Capsule
Drug class	—	Aminosalicylate
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	—	Ulcerative Colitis

codeprex colazal

Rating

72/100

74/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$11.02 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CHLORPHENIRAMINE POLISTIREX AND CODEINE POLISTIREX

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

Manufacturer

Lannett Co Inc

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Suspension, extended release

Capsule

Drug class

—

Aminosalicylate

Boxed warning

None

Treats

—

Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Codeprex or Colazal?

By our independent rating, Colazal scores higher — 3.7 vs 3.6 out of 5 for Codeprex. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Codeprex and Colazal?

Codeprex contains Chlorpheniramine Polistirex and Codeine Polistirex, 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.