KADIAN vs LEVO-DROMORAN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. KADIAN 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	KADIAN	LEVO-DROMORAN
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$2.61 /mL	~$319.37 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	MORPHINE SULFATE	LEVORPHANOL TARTRATE
Manufacturer	Allergan	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Capsule, extended release	Injectable, Tablet
Drug class	Opioid Agonist	Opioid Agonist
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 2 hours	—
Treats	Dyspnea, Intractable Pain	Pain

kadian levo-dromoran

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$2.61 /mL

~$319.37 /30

Type

Active ingredient

MORPHINE SULFATE

LEVORPHANOL TARTRATE

Manufacturer

Allergan

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Capsule, extended release

Injectable, Tablet

Drug class

Opioid Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 2 hours

—

Treats

Dyspnea, Intractable Pain

Pain

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What is the difference between Kadian and Levo-Dromoran?

Kadian contains Morphine Sulfate, 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.