COLAZAL vs DV

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 9, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. COLAZAL and DV 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	DV
Rating	74/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$11.02 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM	DIENESTROL
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Sanofi Aventis US
Dosage forms	Capsule	Topical, Suppository
Drug class	Aminosalicylate	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Ulcerative Colitis	Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus, Atrophic Vaginitis

colazal dv

Rating

74/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$11.02 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

DIENESTROL

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Sanofi Aventis US

Dosage forms

Capsule

Topical, Suppository

Drug class

Aminosalicylate

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Ulcerative Colitis

Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus, Atrophic Vaginitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Colazal or Dv?

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

What is the difference between Colazal and Dv?

Colazal contains Balsalazide Disodium, while Dv contains Dienestrol — 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.