DELSYM vs DILAUDID

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	DELSYM	DILAUDID
Rating	New	68/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.57 /mL
Type	OTC	RX
Active ingredient	DEXTROMETHORPHAN POLISTIREX	HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Rb Hlth	Fresenius Kabi USA
Dosage forms	Suspension, extended release	Injectable, Solution, Tablet
Drug class	—	Opioid Agonist
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 2.3 hours (terminal elimination half-life after an intravenous dose); after an oral dose the label reports a mean T½ of about 2.6 hours for the 8 mg tablet and 2.8 hours for the oral liquid
Treats	Cough	Cough, Postoperative Pain

delsym dilaudid

Rating

New

68/100

Pharmacy pays

—

$0.57 /mL

Type

OTC

Active ingredient

DEXTROMETHORPHAN POLISTIREX

HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Rb Hlth

Fresenius Kabi USA

Dosage forms

Suspension, extended release

Injectable, Solution, Tablet

Drug class

—

Opioid Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 2.3 hours (terminal elimination half-life after an intravenous dose); after an oral dose the label reports a mean T½ of about 2.6 hours for the 8 mg tablet and 2.8 hours for the oral liquid

Treats

Cough

Cough, Postoperative Pain

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Delsym and Dilaudid?

Delsym contains Dextromethorphan Polistirex, while Dilaudid contains Hydromorphone Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.