What is Dilaudid 4mg used for?
Key facts. Hydromorphone is a strong opioid-based pain medicine that can only be prescribed by your doctor. Hydromorphone is prescribed for the short-term relief of severe pain, where other pain-relief medicines have not been effective or cannot be used.
How strong is the painkiller Dilaudid?
It has an analgesic potency approximately two to eight times greater than that of morphine and has a rapid onset of action. Injectable solutions, as well as tablets that have been crushed and dissolved in a solution may be injected as a substitute for heroin.
What does Dilaudid do to the brain?
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Hydromorphone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.
When should I take Dilaudid?
For pain:
- Adults—At first, 2 to 4 milligrams (mg) every 4 to 6 hours. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
- Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
| Quantity | 1 bottle, 2 bottles, 5 bottles |
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