DILAUDID vs DSUVIA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DILAUDID and DSUVIA are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	DILAUDID	DSUVIA
Rating	68/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.57 /mL	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE	SUFENTANIL CITRATE
Manufacturer	Fresenius Kabi USA	Vertical Pharms
Dosage forms	Injectable, Solution, Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Opioid Agonist	Opioid Agonist
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
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, Postoperative Pain	Pain

dilaudid dsuvia

Rating

68/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.57 /mL

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Type

Active ingredient

HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE

SUFENTANIL CITRATE

Manufacturer

Fresenius Kabi USA

Vertical Pharms

Dosage forms

Injectable, Solution, Tablet

Tablet

Drug class

Opioid Agonist

Boxed warning

None

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

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Treats

Cough, Postoperative Pain

Pain

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Dilaudid and Dsuvia?

Dilaudid contains Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, while Dsuvia contains Sufentanil Citrate — 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.