COLAZAL vs DRIXORAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. COLAZAL and DRIXORAL 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	DRIXORAL
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$11.02 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM	DEXBROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE SULFATE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Schering Plough
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Aminosalicylate	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	roughly 3 to 16 hours — the label does not give one number, because the elimination half-life depends on urine pH: about 3 to 6 hours when urine pH is 5 (acidic), and about 9 to 16 hours when urine pH is 8 (alkaline)
Treats	Ulcerative Colitis	—

colazal drixoral

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$11.02 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

DEXBROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE SULFATE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Schering Plough

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Aminosalicylate

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

roughly 3 to 16 hours — the label does not give one number, because the elimination half-life depends on urine pH: about 3 to 6 hours when urine pH is 5 (acidic), and about 9 to 16 hours when urine pH is 8 (alkaline)

Treats

Ulcerative Colitis

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Colazal and Drixoral?

Colazal contains Balsalazide Disodium, while Drixoral contains Dexbrompheniramine Maleate and Pseudoephedrine Sulfate — 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.