COLAZAL vs TALWIN COMPOUND

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. COLAZAL and TALWIN COMPOUND 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	TALWIN COMPOUND
Rating	74/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$11.02 /30	~$0.78 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM	ASPIRIN AND PENTAZOCINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Sanofi Aventis US
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet
Drug class	Aminosalicylate	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 20 minutes (the label also states 0.33 hours) for aspirin itself
Treats	Ulcerative Colitis	—

colazal talwin compound

Rating

74/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$11.02 /30

~$0.78 /30

Type

Active ingredient

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

ASPIRIN AND PENTAZOCINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Sanofi Aventis US

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet

Drug class

Aminosalicylate

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 20 minutes (the label also states 0.33 hours) for aspirin itself

Treats

Ulcerative Colitis

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Colazal or Talwin Compound?

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

Which is cheaper, Colazal or Talwin Compound?

Talwin Compound costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.78 vs $11.02 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Colazal and Talwin Compound?

Colazal contains Balsalazide Disodium, while Talwin Compound contains Aspirin and Pentazocine 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.