CODEINE SULFATE vs OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 16, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CODEINE SULFATE and OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE 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	OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$20.44 /30	$0.08 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CODEINE SULFATE	OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Hikma	Vistapharm LLC
Dosage forms	Tablet	Solution, Tablet, Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Opioid Agonist	Opioid Agonist
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 3.5 to 4 hours
Treats	Cough, Pain	Postoperative Pain

codeine sulfate oxycodone hydrochloride

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$20.44 /30

$0.08 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

CODEINE SULFATE

OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Hikma

Vistapharm LLC

Dosage forms

Tablet

Solution, Tablet, Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Opioid Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 3.5 to 4 hours

Treats

Cough, Pain

Postoperative Pain

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Codeine Sulfate or Oxycodone Hydrochloride?

By our independent rating, Codeine Sulfate scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Oxycodone Hydrochloride. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Codeine Sulfate and Oxycodone Hydrochloride?

Codeine Sulfate contains Codeine Sulfate, while Oxycodone Hydrochloride contains 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.