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Suggest Dosage For Hydromorphone

I have been given hydromorphone Hcl to take at home after foot surgery. It is a 4 mg white tablet. What strengths does this medication come in? As I searched on line I couldn t find out information. This med is a small round white tab. Research talked about orange and yellow tabs.
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Hydromorphone is an opioid analgesic commonly prescribed for the treatment of moderate to severe type of pain.

It's available as small, white and round pills in the dose of 2 mg, 4 mg, 8 mg, and 16 mg.

For the symptomatic relief of severe pain, it is recommended in the dose of 2 to 4 mg every 6 hours on as and when needed basis.

A gradual increase in dose may be required if there's no response to initial doses.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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Suggest Dosage For Hydromorphone

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Hydromorphone is an opioid analgesic commonly prescribed for the treatment of moderate to severe type of pain. It s available as small, white and round pills in the dose of 2 mg, 4 mg, 8 mg, and 16 mg. For the symptomatic relief of severe pain, it is recommended in the dose of 2 to 4 mg every 6 hours on as and when needed basis. A gradual increase in dose may be required if there s no response to initial doses. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali