COLAZAL vs DIUTENSEN-R

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated September 30, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. COLAZAL and DIUTENSEN-R 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	DIUTENSEN-R
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$11.09 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM	METHYCLOTHIAZIDE AND RESERPINE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Medpointe Pharm Hlc
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet
Drug class	Aminosalicylate	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Ulcerative Colitis	—

colazal diutensen-r

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$11.09 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

METHYCLOTHIAZIDE AND RESERPINE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Medpointe Pharm Hlc

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet

Drug class

Aminosalicylate

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Ulcerative Colitis

—

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Colazal and Diutensen-R?

Colazal contains Balsalazide Disodium, while Diutensen-R contains Methyclothiazide and Reserpine — 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.