COLAZAL vs EMBOLEX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. COLAZAL and EMBOLEX 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	EMBOLEX
Rating	74/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$11.02 /30	$34.84 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM	DIHYDROERGOTAMINE MESYLATE AND HEPARIN SODIUM AND LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Novartis
Dosage forms	Capsule	Injectable
Drug class	Aminosalicylate	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 9 to 13 hours, depending on the form
Treats	Ulcerative Colitis	—

colazal embolex

Rating

74/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$11.02 /30

$34.84 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

DIHYDROERGOTAMINE MESYLATE AND HEPARIN SODIUM AND LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Novartis

Dosage forms

Capsule

Injectable

Drug class

Aminosalicylate

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 9 to 13 hours, depending on the form

Treats

Ulcerative Colitis

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Colazal or Embolex?

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

What is the difference between Colazal and Embolex?

Colazal contains Balsalazide Disodium, while Embolex contains Dihydroergotamine Mesylate and Heparin Sodium and Lidocaine Hydrochloride — 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.