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Balsalazide

Generic Name
Balsalazide
Brand Names
Colazal
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C17H15N3O6
CAS Number
80573-04-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
P80AL8J7ZP

Overview

Balsalazide is an anti-inflammatory drug used in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. It is sold under the name "Colazal" in the US and "Colazide" in the UK. The chemical name is (E)-5-[[-4-(2-carboxyethyl) aminocarbonyl] phenyl]azo] -2-hydroxybenzoic acid. It is usually administered as the disodium salt. Balsalazide works by deliverying mesalazine to the large intestine to act directly on ulcerative colitis. Mesalazine is also known as 5-aminosalicylic acid, or 5-ASA.

Indication

For the treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis.

Associated Conditions

  • Mild Ulcerative Colitis
  • Moderate Ulcerative colitis

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Golden State Medical Supply, Inc.
51407-820
ORAL
750 mg in 1 1
12/19/2023
Zydus Lifesciences Limited
70771-1841
ORAL
750 mg in 1 1
11/7/2023
PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
72789-149
ORAL
750 mg in 1 1
2/8/2024
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc.
70710-1626
ORAL
750 mg in 1 1
3/29/2024
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
54868-6137
ORAL
750 mg in 1 1
3/14/2011
Apotex Corp.
60505-2575
ORAL
750 mg in 1 1
12/6/2023
Oceanside Pharmaceuticals
68682-750
ORAL
750 mg in 1 1
6/2/2016
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc
65649-101
ORAL
750 mg in 1 1
11/2/2023
Bryant Ranch Prepack
72162-2095
ORAL
750 mg in 1 1
9/18/2023
AvPAK
50268-102
ORAL
750 mg in 1 1
1/9/2024

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No HSA approvals found for this drug.

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
Balsalazide sodium Tablets
国药准字H20041706
化学药品
片剂
6/22/2020
Balsalazide Sodium Capsules
国药准字H20061083
化学药品
胶囊剂
5/14/2020
Balsalazide Sodium Capsules
国药准字H20061084
化学药品
胶囊剂
4/28/2020
Balsalazide Sodium Capsules
国药准字H20194078
化学药品
胶囊剂
9/14/2024
Balsalazide Sodium Granules
国药准字H20030748
化学药品
颗粒剂
5/19/2020

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
No TGA approvals found for this drug.

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