MORPHINE SULFATE vs ULTRAM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. MORPHINE SULFATE and ULTRAM 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	MORPHINE SULFATE	ULTRAM
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$2.61 /mL	~$0.72 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	MORPHINE SULFATE	TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Alkem Labs Ltd	Janssen Pharms
Dosage forms	Tablet, Tablet, extended release	Tablet
Drug class	Opioid Agonist	Opioid Agonist
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	about 2 hours	about 6 hours (mean terminal elimination half-life of tramadol in healthy adults)
Treats	Dyspnea, Intractable Pain	Pain

morphine sulfate ultram

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$2.61 /mL

~$0.72 /30

Type

Active ingredient

MORPHINE SULFATE

TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Alkem Labs Ltd

Janssen Pharms

Dosage forms

Tablet, Tablet, extended release

Tablet

Drug class

Opioid Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 2 hours

about 6 hours (mean terminal elimination half-life of tramadol in healthy adults)

Treats

Dyspnea, Intractable Pain

Pain

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Morphine Sulfate and Ultram?

Morphine Sulfate contains Morphine Sulfate, while Ultram contains Tramadol 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.