White round pill imprint with 54 - 403

kirk adams
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Hi my name is kirk and I just found some other pilss in my workers lockeroom. They are whit, round are imprinted with a 54 over 403 and on the other side is scored. Any help would be helful. Thanks  Kirk

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Submitted by kirk adams on June 6, 2006 - 11:08pm. login or register to post comments

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Hydromorphone Tablets 8mg

Hydromorphone Tablets 8mg Tab. Controlled II Substance This is a strong Narcotic Analgesic.

HYDROMORPHONE (Palladone™) treats moderate to severe chronic pain. Hydromorphone may be used to control persistent pain associated with cancer, sickle cell disease, and other medical conditions. Federal law prohibits the transfer of hydromorphone to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed. Do not share this medicine with anyone else. Generic hydromorphone extended-release capsules are not available.

NOTE: This drug is discontinued in the United States. Patients currently taking Palladone™ should immediately contact their prescriber regarding discontinuation and alternative therapies. Do not stop taking Palladone™ without talking with your healthcare provider. If you have some Palladone™ at home, your healthcare provider may want you to finish your supply. Do not drink any alcohol with Palladone™. You may have very serious adverse effects with even one drink.

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June 6, 2006 - 11:26pm login or register to post comments

pharmdwannabe
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54 403

Small comment, and I hope this is acceptable.

54 403 isn't Palladone like the text reads.  It is generic Dilaudid and this pill 54 403 is currently marketed.

Palladone comes in capsules and was discontinued July 2005.  Here's what Palladone looks like:

Palladone 



June 7, 2006 - 7:16am login or register to post comments

ohioguy06
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54 403 = generic Dilaudid

Hi all,

I'm very glad I found this site.  It was returned in response to my Google search using only "54-403" in my effort to learn more about Dilaudid.  Prior to the search all I really knew was that I had 8mg generic Dilaudid.  Still don't know much more but at least I've found a forum to discuss it.  Being a generic pill, I don't know if the shape, color or numbers change with the milligram dose and manufacturer, but I do know that 8mg is the highest available if you're not a hospital inpatient.  In the hospital I was given Dilaudid via IV push every 4 hours but have no idea of the dose and don't care!  Talk about pain relief! Smile

I just got the prescription filled yesterday for breakthrough pain that isn't controlled by taking 3 - 80mg Oxycontins per day, which I take in an attempt to control the level 9 pain I'm in from multiple failed surgeries in 2000 to repair 1 anal fistula.  In July, 2000 when I had the 4th and final surgery, the Colon Rectal Surgeon who performed the surgery told me that my 1 initial fistula had turned into 3 due to the previous failed attempts.  (I'm going to post that story separately in the hope that somebody will come up with a procedure or medication that hasn't been tried.)

By the way, I did read the FAQ's about posting in the forums but don't know if we can say the name of any specific business like a pharmacy, pharmacy inside a grocery store or an independent pharmacy.  Also, I hope I didn't break a rule just now by telling that I live in Columbus, Ohio.  If I did I apologize to the site owners, please don't kick me off!

Sorry to be so long winded, Mike



November 6, 2006 - 9:55pm login or register to post comments

kirby
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Hi ohioguy 06

Quote:
By the way, I did read the FAQ's about posting in the forums but don't know if we can say the name of any specific business like a pharmacy, pharmacy inside a grocery store or an independent pharmacy. Also, I hope I didn't break a rule just now by telling that I live in Columbus, Ohio.

Hi, ohioguy06, and welcome to Pharmer.org

You may talk about any legitimate pharmacy (whether online or not). We refer to Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, Wal*Mart, Costco, Target, Sam's Club, Wall's Health & Medicine Center etc. all the time. And of course the grocery store pharmacies like HEB, Kroger, Safeway etc.

We use those pharmacies for a lot of our information like images, monographs etc. They provide wonderful tools for consumers and are to be commended.

It's the obscure online pharmacies (those that sell prescription medicines without a prescription) that are not welcomed here.

And your location is no problem either. But we do prefer that you not publish your email address or any personal identifiable information for your own protection against malicious spam. If you do publish an email address, the admin will delete it.

The rules are few. Just a little common sense as I'm sure you figured out since you read the three rules!

I'm not a pharmacist or a medical doctor. This message is not medical advice nor is it an offer to provide medical advice. All drug identifications should be validated by a licensed MD or pharmacist.


November 6, 2006 - 10:12pm login or register to post comments

pharmdwannabe
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Palladone

I forgot to mention that Palladone is extended release hydromorphone.

54 403 is immediate release hydromorphone.

This does make a difference.



June 7, 2006 - 10:21am login or register to post comments