CODEINE SULFATE vs KADIAN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CODEINE SULFATE and KADIAN 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	CODEINE SULFATE	KADIAN
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$20.44 /30	$2.61 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CODEINE SULFATE	MORPHINE SULFATE
Manufacturer	Hikma	Allergan
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule, extended release
Drug class	Opioid Agonist	Opioid Agonist
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 2 hours
Treats	Cough, Pain	Dyspnea, Intractable Pain

codeine sulfate kadian

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$20.44 /30

$2.61 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

CODEINE SULFATE

MORPHINE SULFATE

Manufacturer

Hikma

Allergan

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule, extended release

Drug class

Opioid Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 2 hours

Treats

Cough, Pain

Dyspnea, Intractable Pain

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Codeine Sulfate or Kadian?

Codeine Sulfate and Kadian are tied at 3.6 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Codeine Sulfate and Kadian?

Codeine Sulfate contains Codeine Sulfate, while Kadian contains Morphine Sulfate — 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.