COLAZAL vs OPHTHETIC

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. COLAZAL and OPHTHETIC 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	OPHTHETIC
Rating	74/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$11.02 /30	$1.59 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM	PROPARACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Allergan
Dosage forms	Capsule	Drops
Drug class	Aminosalicylate	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Ulcerative Colitis	—

colazal ophthetic

Rating

74/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$11.02 /30

$1.59 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

PROPARACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Allergan

Dosage forms

Capsule

Drops

Drug class

Aminosalicylate

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Ulcerative Colitis

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Colazal or Ophthetic?

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

What is the difference between Colazal and Ophthetic?

Colazal contains Balsalazide Disodium, while Ophthetic contains Proparacaine Hydrochloride — 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.