COLAZAL vs SUFLAVE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 9, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. COLAZAL and SUFLAVE 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	SUFLAVE
Rating	74/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$11.02 /30	$0.01 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM	MAGNESIUM SULFATE AND POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM SULFATE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Azurity
Dosage forms	Capsule	Kit
Drug class	Aminosalicylate	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Ulcerative Colitis	—

colazal suflave

Rating

74/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$11.02 /30

$0.01 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

MAGNESIUM SULFATE AND POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM SULFATE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Azurity

Dosage forms

Capsule

Kit

Drug class

Aminosalicylate

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Ulcerative Colitis

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Colazal or Suflave?

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

What is the difference between Colazal and Suflave?

Colazal contains Balsalazide Disodium, while Suflave contains Magnesium Sulfate and Polyethylene Glycol 3350 and Potassium Chloride and Sodium Chloride and Sodium 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.