COLAZAL vs CORTROPHIN-ZINC

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. COLAZAL and CORTROPHIN-ZINC 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	COLAZAL	CORTROPHIN-ZINC
Rating	74/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$11.02 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM	CORTICOTROPIN-ZINC HYDROXIDE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Ani Pharms
Dosage forms	Capsule	Injectable
Drug class	Aminosalicylate	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Ulcerative Colitis	—

colazal cortrophin-zinc

Rating

74/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$11.02 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

CORTICOTROPIN-ZINC HYDROXIDE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Ani Pharms

Dosage forms

Capsule

Injectable

Drug class

Aminosalicylate

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Boxed warning

None

Treats

Ulcerative Colitis

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Colazal or Cortrophin-Zinc?

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

What is the difference between Colazal and Cortrophin-Zinc?

Colazal contains Balsalazide Disodium, while Cortrophin-Zinc contains Corticotropin-Zinc Hydroxide — 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.