Dilaudid

See also: Generic Dilaudid-HP

Dilaudid is a brand name of hydromorphone, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

DILAUDID (hydromorphone hydrochloride - injectable; injection)

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  Manufacturer: PURDUE PHARM PRODS
  
  Approval date: April 30, 2009
  
  Strength(s): 1MG/ML ^[RLD][AP], 2MG/ML ^[RLD][AP], 4MG/ML ^[RLD][AP]

DILAUDID (hydromorphone hydrochloride - solution; oral)

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  Manufacturer: PURDUE PHARM PRODS
  
  Approval date: December 7, 1992
  
  Strength(s): 5MG/5ML ^[RLD][AA]

DILAUDID (hydromorphone hydrochloride - tablet; oral)

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  Manufacturer: PURDUE PHARM PRODS
  
  Approval date: December 7, 1992
  
  Strength(s): 8MG ^[RLD][AB]


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  Manufacturer: PURDUE PHARM PRODS
  
  Approval date: November 9, 2007
  
  Strength(s): 2MG ^[AB], 4MG ^[AB]

Has a generic version of Dilaudid been approved?

A generic version of Dilaudid has been approved by the FDA. However, this does not mean that the product will necessarily be commercially available - possibly because of drug patents and/or drug exclusivity. The following products are equivalent to Dilaudid and have been approved by the FDA:

hydromorphone hydrochloride injectable; injection

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  Manufacturer: HOSPIRA INC
  
  Approval date: December 1, 2011
  
  Strength(s): 1MG/ML ^[AP], 2MG/ML ^[AP], 4MG/ML ^[AP]

hydromorphone hydrochloride solution; oral

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  Manufacturer: ROXANE
  
  Approval date: July 29, 1998
  
  Strength(s): 5MG/5ML ^[AA]

hydromorphone hydrochloride tablet; oral

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  Manufacturer: ELITE LABS
  
  Approval date: October 18, 2005
  
  Strength(s): 8MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: LANNETT
  
  Approval date: December 9, 2009
  
  Strength(s): 2MG ^[AB], 4MG ^[AB], 8MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: MALLINCKRODT
  
  Approval date: December 23, 2004
  
  Strength(s): 8MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: MALLINCKRODT INC
  
  Approval date: September 19, 2007
  
  Strength(s): 2MG ^[AB], 4MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: NESHER PHARMS
  
  Approval date: November 9, 2005
  
  Strength(s): 2MG ^[AB], 4MG ^[AB], 8MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: ROXANE
  
  Approval date: July 29, 1998
  
  Strength(s): 8MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: ROXANE
  
  Approval date: May 29, 2009
  
  Strength(s): 4MG ^[AB]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Dilaudid. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.

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  Hydromorphone and hydrocodone compositions and methods for their synthesis
  Patent 6,589,960
  Issued: July 8, 2003
  Inventor(s): William H.; Harclerode & Robert; Gault & Mark D.; Sandison
  Assignee(s): Abbott Laboratories
  A method for the preparation of a ketone from a narcotic alkaloid having an allyl alcohol moiety is disclosed. The method includes mixing the narcotic alkaloid with an acid in the presence of a catalyst wherein the method is carried out in the substantial absence of hydrogen gas. The method is useful for preparing hydromorphone and hydrocodone compositions having novel impurity profiles. Compositions comprising hydromorphone and hydrocodone are also disclosed.
  
  Patent expiration dates:
  
  
  • November 9, 2020
    
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See also...

• Dilaudid Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Dilaudid Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Dilaudid Liquid Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Dilaudid Suppository Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Dilaudid Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Dilaudid Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Dilaudid injection Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Dilaudid rectal Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Dilaudid-5 Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Dilaudid Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Dilaudid Injection Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Dilaudid-5 Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Hydromorphone Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Hydromorphone Extended-Release Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Hydromorphone Extended-Release Capsules Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Hydromorphone High-Potency Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Hydromorphone Liquid Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Hydromorphone Suppository Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Hydromorphone Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Hydromorphone Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Hydromorphone injection Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Hydromorphone rectal Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Hydromorphone Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Hydromorphone Injection Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Hydromorphone Hydrochloride AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)