Dilaudid 4mg

Dilaudid 4mg – Potent Opioid Pain Relief | Hydromorphone HCl Tablets

Dilaudid 4mg is a powerful opioid analgesic containing Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, used to manage moderate to severe pain that is unresponsive to non-opioid medications. It belongs to the mu-opioid receptor agonist class and provides rapid, short-term pain relief, especially in cases like cancer pain, post-surgical pain, trauma, or chronic conditions requiring strong analgesia.

Hydromorphone is approximately 4 to 8 times stronger than morphine, making Dilaudid highly effective even at low doses like 4mg. This immediate-release (IR) tablet begins working within 30 minutes and has a peak effect in 1 hour.

Chemical & Pharmacological Profile:

• Active Ingredient: Hydromorphone Hydrochloride

• Strength: 4mg

• Chemical Formula: C17H19NO3·HCl

• Drug Class: Opioid Analgesic (Schedule II – USA)

• Mechanism of Action:

  • Binds to mu-opioid receptors

  • Alters perception and response to pain

• Onset of Action: 15–30 minutes

• Peak Effect: ~1 hour

• Duration: 4–5 hours

Common Brand Names:

• Dilaudid® 4mg (AbbVie/USA)

• Hydromorphone HCl 4mg (Generic)

• Palladone® (UK/EU – extended-release)

• Hydal®, Jurnista® (international brands)

Medical Uses:

• Management of severe acute or chronic pain

• Commonly prescribed for:

  • Cancer-related pain

  • Surgical recovery

  • Burns or trauma pain

  • Opiate-tolerant patients requiring escalation

• Used when other opioids are ineffective or contraindicated

Dosage & Administration:

• Usual adult dose: 2–4mg orally every 4–6 hours as needed

• For opioid-tolerant patients only (especially at higher doses)

• Take with water; may be taken with or without food

• Titrate carefully due to potency and overdose risk

• Do NOT crush, split, or inject tablets

Warnings & Side Effects:

• Common: Drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, nausea

• Serious: Respiratory depression, low blood pressure, addiction, overdose

• Black Box Warning: High risk for abuse, addiction, and fatal respiratory depression

• Contraindicated with:

  • Alcohol, benzodiazepines, CNS depressants

  • Severe asthma or respiratory conditions

• Not for use in opioid-naive patients unless directed by a physician

• Pregnancy Category C: Avoid use unless absolutely necessary

Shipping & Availability:

• Available in blister packs or bottles (USA & UK)

• Ships to verified addresses only in compliant jurisdictions

• Discreet packaging, secure checkout, bulk pricing for clinics/pharmacies