Dilaudid DD8/M8

• Provides strong relief of severe acute or chronic pain.
• Acts on opioid receptors to reduce the perception of pain.
• May be prescribed when other analgesics do not provide adequate relief.
• Can be effective when used exactly as directed by a healthcare professional.

Take hydromorphone exactly as prescribed by your healthcare professional. Do not take more than directed, use it more frequently, or combine it with other opioids unless specifically instructed. Because hydromorphone can cause serious respiratory depression and dependence, it should only be used by the person for whom it was prescribed.

• Drowsiness or dizziness
• Nausea or vomiting
• Constipation
• Headache
• Low blood pressure
• Itching or sweating

Seek emergency medical attention for slowed or stopped breathing, extreme sleepiness, inability to wake, severe confusion, or bluish/gray lips or skin.

• Hydromorphone can cause serious or fatal respiratory depression, particularly when starting treatment or when the dose is increased.
• It can cause physical dependence, tolerance, and opioid use disorder.
• Do not combine with alcohol, benzodiazepines, sedatives, or other central nervous system depressants unless specifically directed by a healthcare professional.
• Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how the medicine affects you.
• Keep this medication securely stored and never share it with another person.
• Keep out of reach of children and others who could accidentally or intentionally take it.
• Counterfeit “DD 8” tablets have been documented with unexpected synthetic opioids, so a tablet obtained outside a legitimate pharmacy should not be assumed to contain hydromorphone. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Hydromorphone can interact dangerously with alcohol, benzodiazepines such as alprazolam or diazepam, sleep medicines, sedating antihistamines, other opioids, muscle relaxants, and other central nervous system depressants. Tell your healthcare professional about all prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, and supplements you use before taking hydromorphone.

Active ingredient: <p>The active ingredient is hydromorphone hydrochloride. Inactive ingredients vary by manufacturer and tablet formulation, so the product packaging or official prescribing information should be checked for the complete inactive-ingredient list.</p>

Inactive ingredients vary by manufacturer and batch. Check the leaflet inside your pack if you have a known excipient allergy.