MS CONTIN vs ULTIVA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. MS CONTIN and ULTIVA 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	ULTIVA
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$2.61 /mL	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	MORPHINE SULFATE	REMIFENTANIL HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Knoa Pharma	Mylan Institutional
Dosage forms	Tablet, extended release	Injectable
Drug class	Opioid Agonist	Opioid Agonist
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 2 hours	—
Treats	Dyspnea, Intractable Pain	Pain

ms contin ultiva

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$2.61 /mL

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Type

Active ingredient

MORPHINE SULFATE

REMIFENTANIL HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Knoa Pharma

Mylan Institutional

Dosage forms

Tablet, extended release

Injectable

Drug class

Opioid Agonist

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 2 hours

—

Treats

Dyspnea, Intractable Pain

Pain

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Ms Contin and Ultiva?

Ms Contin contains Morphine Sulfate, while Ultiva contains Remifentanil 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.