giazo

Frequently asked questions

What does Giazo treat?

Giazo (Balsalazide Disodium) may be used to treat ulcerative colitis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Giazo work?

Giazo is a aminosalicylate. Aminosalicylates (5-ASA drugs like mesalamine) act directly on the inflamed lining of the colon, where they are thought to calm the local inflammatory response by blocking several inflammation-driving chemicals and mopping up tissue-damaging free radicals, which helps the gut heal in ulcerative colitis.

How is Giazo rated?

pharmaranks gives Giazo a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Giazo cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $11.17 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Azulfidine En-Tabs — about $5.92 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Giazo?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Giazo. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Giazo?

Giazo is marketed by Valeant Pharm Intl. You can see Valeant Pharm Intl's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Giazo a brand-name or generic drug?

Giazo is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Balsalazide Disodium.

Is Giazo available over the counter?

No. Giazo is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Giazo come in?

Giazo is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Giazo?

Giazo is classified as aminosalicylate, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Giazo FDA-registered?

Giazo is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA022205. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Giazo been recalled by the FDA?

Giazo has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Giazo safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Giazo a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.