MS CONTIN vs OPANA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. MS CONTIN and OPANA 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	MS CONTIN	OPANA
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$2.61 /mL	~$36.74 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	MORPHINE SULFATE	OXYMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Knoa Pharma	Endo Pharms
Dosage forms	Tablet, extended release	Tablet, Injectable
Drug class	Opioid Agonist	Opioid Agonist
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	about 2 hours	—
Treats	Dyspnea, Intractable Pain	Pain

ms contin opana

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$2.61 /mL

~$36.74 /30

Type

Active ingredient

MORPHINE SULFATE

OXYMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Knoa Pharma

Endo Pharms

Dosage forms

Tablet, extended release

Tablet, Injectable

Drug class

Opioid Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 2 hours

—

Treats

Dyspnea, Intractable Pain

Pain

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Ms Contin and Opana?

Ms Contin contains Morphine Sulfate, while Opana contains Oxymorphone 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.