Description

Dilaudid® (Hydromorphone HCl) 8mg – Prescription Opioid Pain Medication

Dilaudid® 8mg is a potent prescription opioid containing hydromorphone hydrochloride, used for managing severe acute and chronic pain in cases where other analgesics are inadequate. As a Schedule II controlled substance, it has a high risk of abuse, dependence, and overdose and must be used strictly under medical supervision.Buy Dilaudid 8mg online

Key Features

✔ High Potency – ~5x stronger than morphine (milligram-for-milligram).Buy Dilaudid 8mg online
✔ Fast-Acting Relief – Oral tablets typically work within 15-30 minutes
✔ Short Duration – Effects last 3-4 hours (requires frequent dosing)
✔ Hospital Use – Commonly administered IV for post-surgical/cancer pain

FDA-Approved Uses

• Severe pain (e.g., post-operative, trauma, cancer-related)
• Breakthrough pain in opioid-tolerant patients

Dosage & Administration

• Starting Dose (Opioid-Naïve Patients): 2mg every 4-6 hours (8mg is a high dose for tolerant patients only)

• Maximum Daily Dose: Varies by patient; strictly individualized

• Forms: Immediate-release tablets, liquid, and injectable solutions

Serious Risks & Side Effects

⚠ High Addiction Potential – Misuse can lead to dependence, overdose, or death
⚠ Respiratory Depression – Life-threatening slowed breathing (higher risk with alcohol/sedatives)
⚠ Common Side Effects:

• Nausea/vomiting

• Drowsiness/confusion

• Constipation (often severe)

• Itching/sweating

Critical Safety Warnings

❌ Never share with others – One 8mg tablet can be fatal to non-tolerant individuals
❌ Avoid alcohol/benzodiazepines – Deadly interactions
❌ Not for intermittent/PRN use – Risk of erratic dosing and overdose
❌ Storage Required: Locked safe to prevent theft/misuse

Legal Status & Prescribing

• Schedule II Controlled Substance (U.S.)
• No refills permitted – Requires new prescription each time
• Mandatory REMS Program – Prescribers/pharmacists monitor for abuse

Who Should NOT Use Dilaudid 8mg?

✖ Non-opioid-tolerant patients
✖ Respiratory conditions (asthma, COPD)
✖ GI obstructions/paralytic ileus
✖ Head injuries or increased ICP

This medication carries significant risks and should only be used under close medical supervision for legitimate pain needs.

If you have been prescribed Dilaudid, follow your doctor’s instructions exactly and never adjust your dose without consultation.

For addiction help: Contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline (1-800-662-4357).