EXALGO vs PALLADONE
Independent side-by-side comparison.
Rating
70/100
New
Pharmacy pays
$0.57 /mL
$0.57 /mL
Type
RX
RX
Active ingredient
HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE
HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer
Dosage forms
Tablet, extended release
Capsule, extended release
Drug class
Opioid Agonist
Opioid Agonist
Boxed warning
None
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
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
Cough, Postoperative Pain
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Exalgo or Palladone?
Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.57 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.
What is the difference between Exalgo and Palladone?
Both Exalgo and Palladone share the active ingredient Hydromorphone Hydrochloride.
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.