COLAZAL vs TOBRADEX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 10, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. COLAZAL and TOBRADEX 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	TOBRADEX
Rating	74/100	68/100
Pharmacy pays	~$11.02 /30	$0.23 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM	DEXAMETHASONE AND TOBRAMYCIN
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Sandoz
Dosage forms	Capsule	Topical
Drug class	Aminosalicylate	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 4 hours
Treats	Ulcerative Colitis	—

colazal tobradex

Rating

74/100

68/100

Pharmacy pays

~$11.02 /30

$0.23 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

DEXAMETHASONE AND TOBRAMYCIN

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Sandoz

Dosage forms

Capsule

Topical

Drug class

Aminosalicylate

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 4 hours

Treats

Ulcerative Colitis

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Colazal or Tobradex?

By our independent rating, Colazal scores higher — 3.7 vs 3.4 out of 5 for Tobradex. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Colazal and Tobradex?

Colazal contains Balsalazide Disodium, while Tobradex contains Dexamethasone and Tobramycin — 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.