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.
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
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.
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