This medicine is an analgesic combination used to treat or prevent pain for a short period of time (usually 5 days or less).

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.