CODEINE SULFATE vs OXYCONTIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

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

codeine sulfate oxycontin

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$20.44 /30

$0.08 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

CODEINE SULFATE

OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Hikma

Knoa Pharma

Dosage forms

Tablet

Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Opioid Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 3.5 to 4 hours

Treats

Cough, Pain

Postoperative Pain

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Codeine Sulfate and Oxycontin?

Codeine Sulfate contains Codeine Sulfate, while Oxycontin 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.