COLAZAL vs VASOCIDIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. COLAZAL and VASOCIDIN 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	VASOCIDIN
Rating	74/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$11.02 /30	$0.59 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM	PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE AND SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Novartis
Dosage forms	Capsule	Topical, Drops
Drug class	Aminosalicylate	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	2 to 4 hours
Treats	Ulcerative Colitis	—

colazal vasocidin

Rating

74/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$11.02 /30

$0.59 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE AND SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Novartis

Dosage forms

Capsule

Topical, Drops

Drug class

Aminosalicylate

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

2 to 4 hours

Treats

Ulcerative Colitis

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Colazal or Vasocidin?

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

What is the difference between Colazal and Vasocidin?

Colazal contains Balsalazide Disodium, while Vasocidin contains Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate and Sulfacetamide Sodium — 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.