Ultracet
Tablets
Chemical Name: TRAMADOL (TRA-ma-doll) and ACETAMINOPHEN (a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen)
Common uses
This medicine is an analgesic combination used to treat or prevent pain for a
short period of time (usually 5 days or less). Ultracet is a unique pain
medication that combines tramadol, a leading prescription pain reliever, and
acetaminophen, the most commonly recommended over-the-counter analgesic in the
U.S. Ultracet provides powerful relief from many kinds of acute pain, including
joint pain, strains and sprains, post-operative recuperation, joint pain flares
(i.e., associated with osteoarthritis) and muscle aches.
Ultracet Directions
Ultracet may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. Side effects you may
experience while taking Ultracet include drowsiness, dizziness, and
constipation. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IF you develop a skin
rash, itching, confusion, changes in mood or behavior, hallucinations, dark
urine or pale stools, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or unusual tiredness.
CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY IF you experience seizures, difficulty breathing
or swallowing, or swelling of face or mouth. Store Ultracet at room temperature
in a tightly-closed container away from heat and light. If your symptoms do not
improve or become worse, check with your doctor.
Ultracet Side Effects
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include drowsiness,
dizziness, and constipation. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your
doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you develop a skin rash,
itching, confusion, changes in mood or behavior, hallucinations, dark urine or
pale stools, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or unusual tiredness. CONTACT YOUR
DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience seizures, difficulty breathing or
swallowing, or swelling of face or mouth. If you notice other effects not listed
above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Ultracet Precautions
DO NOT TAKE ULTRACET IF YOU HAVE HAD A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION to codeine,
hydrocodone, dihydrocodeine, oxycodone (such as Tylox, Tylenol with Codeine,
Vicodin). A severe allergic reaction includes a severe rash, hives, breathing
difficulties, or dizziness. IF YOU EXPERIENCE difficulty breathing, tightness of
chest, swelling of eyelids, face, or lips, or if you develop a rash or hives,
tell your doctor immediately. Do not take any more doses of Ultracet unless your
doctor tells you to do so. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take Ultracet
for longer than prescribed. ULTRACET MAY BE HABIT FORMING. Use caution driving
or operating machinery. DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL while taking Ultracet. DO NOT TAKE
other products containing acetaminophen (check labels closely) while you are
taking Ultracet. IF DIZZINESS OCCURS, sit or stand up slowly. BEFORE YOU HAVE
ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor
that you are taking Ultracet. IF YOU EXPERIENCE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS
(nervousness, sweating, nausea, diarrhea, tremor, trouble sleeping), check with
your doctor . FOR WOMEN: Discuss with your doctor is you are planning on getting
pregnant. ULTRACET IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking
Ultracet.
Drug Interactions with Ultracet
DO NOT TAKE ULTRACET if you are also taking carbamazepine, cyclobenzaprine, an
amphetamine, opiate analgesic, tricyclic antidepressant, serotonin reuptake
inhibitor (SSRI), monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), promethazine, or medicine
for appetite suppression, sleep, or a nervous, mood, or behavior condition.
ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITIONS may be needed if you are taking
isoniazid, guanidine, or an oral anticoagulant.
Ultracet Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms of Ultracet overdose may include nausea, vomiting,
sweating, unusual drowsiness, slowed breathing, seizures, stomach pain, dark
urine, deep sleep or loss of consciousness, coma and death.
Missed Dose of Ultracet
IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF ULTRACET and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon
as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose
and go back to your regular dosing schedule. DO NOT TAKE TWO DOSES OF ULTRACET
AT ONCE.