COLAZAL vs NEXLIZET

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. COLAZAL and NEXLIZET 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	NEXLIZET
Rating	74/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$11.02 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM	BEMPEDOIC ACID AND EZETIMIBE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Esperion Theraps Inc
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet
Drug class	Aminosalicylate	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 22 hours
Treats	Ulcerative Colitis	—

colazal nexlizet

Rating

74/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$11.02 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

BEMPEDOIC ACID AND EZETIMIBE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Esperion Theraps Inc

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet

Drug class

Aminosalicylate

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 22 hours

Treats

Ulcerative Colitis

—

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Colazal and Nexlizet?

Colazal contains Balsalazide Disodium, while Nexlizet contains Bempedoic Acid and Ezetimibe — 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.