COLAZAL vs SYMBICORT

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. COLAZAL and SYMBICORT 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	SYMBICORT
Rating	74/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$11.02 /30	$0.75 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM	BUDESONIDE AND FORMOTEROL FUMARATE DIHYDRATE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Astrazeneca
Dosage forms	Capsule	Spray/Inhaler
Drug class	Aminosalicylate	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 2 to 3.6 hours (terminal elimination half-life, measured after intravenous dosing)
Treats	Ulcerative Colitis	—

colazal symbicort

Rating

74/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$11.02 /30

$0.75 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

BUDESONIDE AND FORMOTEROL FUMARATE DIHYDRATE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Astrazeneca

Dosage forms

Capsule

Spray/Inhaler

Drug class

Aminosalicylate

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 2 to 3.6 hours (terminal elimination half-life, measured after intravenous dosing)

Treats

Ulcerative Colitis

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Colazal or Symbicort?

By our independent rating, Colazal scores higher — 3.7 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Symbicort. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Colazal and Symbicort?

Colazal contains Balsalazide Disodium, while Symbicort contains Budesonide and Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate — 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.