COLAZAL vs VEINAMINE 8%

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. COLAZAL and VEINAMINE 8% 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	VEINAMINE 8%
Rating	74/100	58/100
Pharmacy pays	~$11.02 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM	AMINO ACIDS AND MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND POTASSIUM ACETATE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM ACETATE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Hospira
Dosage forms	Capsule	Injectable
Drug class	Aminosalicylate	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Ulcerative Colitis	—

colazal veinamine 8%

Rating

74/100

58/100

Pharmacy pays

~$11.02 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

AMINO ACIDS AND MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND POTASSIUM ACETATE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM ACETATE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Hospira

Dosage forms

Capsule

Injectable

Drug class

Aminosalicylate

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Boxed warning

None

Treats

Ulcerative Colitis

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Colazal or Veinamine 8%?

By our independent rating, Colazal scores higher — 3.7 vs 2.9 out of 5 for Veinamine 8%. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Colazal and Veinamine 8%?

Colazal contains Balsalazide Disodium, while Veinamine 8% contains Amino Acids and Magnesium Chloride and Potassium Acetate and Potassium Chloride and Sodium Acetate — 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.