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.
