COLAZAL vs TRIJARDY XR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. COLAZAL and TRIJARDY XR 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	TRIJARDY XR
Rating	74/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$11.02 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM	EMPAGLIFLOZIN AND LINAGLIPTIN AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Boehringer Ingelheim
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Aminosalicylate	—
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 12 hours (apparent terminal elimination half-life ~12.4 h)
Treats	Ulcerative Colitis	—

colazal trijardy xr

Rating

74/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$11.02 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

EMPAGLIFLOZIN AND LINAGLIPTIN AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Boehringer Ingelheim

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Aminosalicylate

—

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 12 hours (apparent terminal elimination half-life ~12.4 h)

Treats

Ulcerative Colitis

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Colazal or Trijardy XR?

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

What is the difference between Colazal and Trijardy XR?

Colazal contains Balsalazide Disodium, while Trijardy XR contains Empagliflozin and Linagliptin 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.