NUCYNTA vs ULTIVA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 14, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. NUCYNTA 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	NUCYNTA	ULTIVA
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$342.56 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	TAPENTADOL HYDROCHLORIDE	REMIFENTANIL HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Collegium Pharm Inc	Mylan Institutional
Dosage forms	Tablet	Injectable
Drug class	Opioid Agonist	Opioid Agonist
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 5 hours (terminal half-life, on average, after oral administration)	—
Treats	Pain	Pain

nucynta ultiva

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$342.56 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

TAPENTADOL HYDROCHLORIDE

REMIFENTANIL HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Collegium Pharm Inc

Mylan Institutional

Dosage forms

Tablet

Injectable

Drug class

Opioid Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 5 hours (terminal half-life, on average, after oral administration)

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Treats

Pain

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Nucynta and Ultiva?

Nucynta contains Tapentadol Hydrochloride, 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.