Ultracet Pain Relief Medication
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 has been
approved for the short-term (five days or less) management of acute pain.
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 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.
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