METHADOSE vs ORLAAM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. METHADOSE and ORLAAM 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	METHADOSE	ORLAAM
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.18 /mL	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE	LEVOMETHADYL ACETATE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Specgx LLC	Roxane
Dosage forms	—	—
Drug class	Opioid Agonist	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	about 8 to 59 hours (terminal/elimination half-life; a very wide range)	—
Treats	Opioid-Related Disorders, Intractable Pain	Opioid-Related Disorders

methadose orlaam

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.18 /mL

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Type

Active ingredient

METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE

LEVOMETHADYL ACETATE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Specgx LLC

Roxane

Dosage forms

—

Drug class

Opioid Agonist

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 8 to 59 hours (terminal/elimination half-life; a very wide range)

—

Treats

Opioid-Related Disorders, Intractable Pain

Opioid-Related Disorders

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Methadose and Orlaam?

Methadose contains Methadone Hydrochloride, while Orlaam contains Levomethadyl Acetate 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.