COLAZAL vs NORQUEST FE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. COLAZAL and NORQUEST FE 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	NORQUEST FE
Rating	74/100	60/100
Pharmacy pays	~$11.02 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM	ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND FERROUS FUMARATE AND NORETHINDRONE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Pfizer
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet
Drug class	Aminosalicylate	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 8 hours
Treats	Ulcerative Colitis	—

colazal norquest fe

Rating

74/100

60/100

Pharmacy pays

~$11.02 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND FERROUS FUMARATE AND NORETHINDRONE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Pfizer

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet

Drug class

Aminosalicylate

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 8 hours

Treats

Ulcerative Colitis

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Colazal or Norquest Fe?

By our independent rating, Colazal scores higher — 3.7 vs 3.0 out of 5 for Norquest Fe. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Colazal and Norquest Fe?

Colazal contains Balsalazide Disodium, while Norquest Fe contains Ethinyl Estradiol and Ferrous Fumarate and Norethindrone — 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.