NALOXONE vs RELISTOR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. NALOXONE and RELISTOR 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	NALOXONE	RELISTOR
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$4.41 /mL	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE	METHYLNALTREXONE BROMIDE
Manufacturer	Hikma	Salix
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable, Tablet
Drug class	Opioid Antagonist	Opioid Antagonist
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	30 to 81 minutes (mean 64 ± 12 minutes)	—
Treats	Opioid-Related Disorders, Respiration Disorders, Septic Shock	Constipation

naloxone relistor

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$4.41 /mL

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Type

Active ingredient

NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE

METHYLNALTREXONE BROMIDE

Manufacturer

Hikma

Salix

Dosage forms

Injectable

Injectable, Tablet

Drug class

Opioid Antagonist

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

30 to 81 minutes (mean 64 ± 12 minutes)

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Treats

Opioid-Related Disorders, Respiration Disorders, Septic Shock

Constipation

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Naloxone and Relistor?

Naloxone contains Naloxone Hydrochloride, while Relistor contains Methylnaltrexone Bromide — 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.