COLAZAL vs XARTEMIS XR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 6, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. COLAZAL and XARTEMIS 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	XARTEMIS XR
Rating	74/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$11.02 /30	$0.03 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM	ACETAMINOPHEN AND OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Mallinckrodt
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Aminosalicylate	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 3.5 to 4 hours
Treats	Ulcerative Colitis	—

colazal xartemis xr

Rating

74/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$11.02 /30

$0.03 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM

ACETAMINOPHEN AND OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Mallinckrodt

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Aminosalicylate

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 3.5 to 4 hours

Treats

Ulcerative Colitis

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Colazal or Xartemis XR?

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

What is the difference between Colazal and Xartemis XR?

Colazal contains Balsalazide Disodium, while Xartemis XR contains Acetaminophen and Oxycodone 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.