COLAZAL vs MAXITROL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. COLAZAL and MAXITROL 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	MAXITROL
Rating	74/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$11.02 /30	$0.23 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM	DEXAMETHASONE AND NEOMYCIN SULFATE AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Harrow Eye
Dosage forms	Capsule	Topical, Suspension
Drug class	Aminosalicylate	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 4 hours
Treats	Ulcerative Colitis	—

colazal maxitrol

Rating

74/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$11.02 /30

$0.23 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

DEXAMETHASONE AND NEOMYCIN SULFATE AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Harrow Eye

Dosage forms

Capsule

Topical, Suspension

Drug class

Aminosalicylate

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 4 hours

Treats

Ulcerative Colitis

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Colazal or Maxitrol?

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

What is the difference between Colazal and Maxitrol?

Colazal contains Balsalazide Disodium, while Maxitrol contains Dexamethasone and Neomycin Sulfate and Polymyxin B 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.