COLAZAL vs MENRIUM 5-2

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 8, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. COLAZAL and MENRIUM 5-2 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	MENRIUM 5-2
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$11.02 /30	~$4.83 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM	CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE AND ESTROGENS, ESTERIFIED
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Roche
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet
Drug class	Aminosalicylate	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Ulcerative Colitis	—

colazal menrium 5-2

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$11.02 /30

~$4.83 /30

Type

Active ingredient

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE AND ESTROGENS, ESTERIFIED

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Roche

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet

Drug class

Aminosalicylate

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Ulcerative Colitis

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Colazal or Menrium 5-2?

Menrium 5-2 costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $4.83 vs $11.02 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Colazal and Menrium 5-2?

Colazal contains Balsalazide Disodium, while Menrium 5-2 contains Chlordiazepoxide and Estrogens, Esterified — 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.