COLAZAL vs NEODECADRON

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 10, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. COLAZAL and NEODECADRON 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	NEODECADRON
Rating	74/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$11.02 /30	$0.23 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM	DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE AND NEOMYCIN SULFATE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Merck
Dosage forms	Capsule	Drops, Topical
Drug class	Aminosalicylate	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 4 hours
Treats	Ulcerative Colitis	—

colazal neodecadron

Rating

74/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$11.02 /30

$0.23 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE AND NEOMYCIN SULFATE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Merck

Dosage forms

Capsule

Drops, Topical

Drug class

Aminosalicylate

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 4 hours

Treats

Ulcerative Colitis

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Colazal or Neodecadron?

By our independent rating, Colazal scores higher — 3.7 vs 3.6 out of 5 for Neodecadron. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Colazal and Neodecadron?

Colazal contains Balsalazide Disodium, while Neodecadron contains Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate and Neomycin 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.