COLAZAL vs SITAGLIPTIN AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. COLAZAL and SITAGLIPTIN AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE 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	SITAGLIPTIN AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	74/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$11.02 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM	SITAGLIPTIN AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet, Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Aminosalicylate	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 12.4 hours (apparent terminal half-life after a single 100 mg oral dose in healthy volunteers)
Treats	Ulcerative Colitis	—

colazal sitagliptin and metformin hydrochloride

Rating

74/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$11.02 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

SITAGLIPTIN AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Ajanta Pharma Ltd

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet, Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Aminosalicylate

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 12.4 hours (apparent terminal half-life after a single 100 mg oral dose in healthy volunteers)

Treats

Ulcerative Colitis

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Colazal or Sitagliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride?

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

What is the difference between Colazal and Sitagliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride?

Colazal contains Balsalazide Disodium, while Sitagliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride contains Sitagliptin and Metformin 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.