EXALGO vs LEVO-DROMORAN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. EXALGO and LEVO-DROMORAN 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	EXALGO	LEVO-DROMORAN
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.57 /mL	~$319.37 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE	LEVORPHANOL TARTRATE
Manufacturer	Specgx LLC	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Tablet, extended release	Injectable, Tablet
Drug class	Opioid Agonist	Opioid Agonist
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 2.3 hours (terminal elimination half-life after an intravenous dose); after an oral dose the label reports a mean T½ of about 2.6 hours for the 8 mg tablet and 2.8 hours for the oral liquid	—
Treats	Cough, Postoperative Pain	Pain

exalgo levo-dromoran

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.57 /mL

~$319.37 /30

Type

Active ingredient

HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE

LEVORPHANOL TARTRATE

Manufacturer

Specgx LLC

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Tablet, extended release

Injectable, Tablet

Drug class

Opioid Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 2.3 hours (terminal elimination half-life after an intravenous dose); after an oral dose the label reports a mean T½ of about 2.6 hours for the 8 mg tablet and 2.8 hours for the oral liquid

—

Treats

Cough, Postoperative Pain

Pain

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Exalgo or Levo-Dromoran?

Exalgo and Levo-Dromoran are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Exalgo and Levo-Dromoran?

Exalgo contains Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, while Levo-Dromoran contains Levorphanol Tartrate — 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.