Ultracet Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Tramadol HCl 37.5 mg, paracetamol 325 mg

Indications/Uses

Moderate to severe pain.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >16 yr 1-2 tab 4-6 hr. Max: 8 tab daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: Swallow whole, do not divide/chew/crush.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Acute intoxication w/ alcohol, hypnotics, narcotics, centrally-acting analgesics, opioids or psychotropic drugs. Concomitant or w/in 2 wk of MAOI. Severe hepatic impairment.

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Special Precautions

Increased risk of seizures, anaphylactoid reactions, resp depression, increased ICP or head trauma. Opioid dependence. Renal & hepatic disease. W/drawal symptoms in abrupt discontinuation. May impair ability to drive or use machines. Pregnancy & lactation. Elderly.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea, dizziness & somnolence. Asthenia, fatigue, hot flushes, headache, tremor, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, dry mouth, vomiting, anorexia, anxiety, confusion, euphoria, insomnia, nervousness, pruritus, rash, increased sweating.

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Drug Interactions

MAOIs, serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, carbamazepine, quinidine, warfarin-like compd, CYP2D6 inhibitors.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Analgesics (Opioid)

ATC Classification

N02AJ13 - tramadol and paracetamol ; Belongs to the class of opioids in combination with other non-opioid analgesics. Used to relieve pain.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Ultracet tab

Packing/Price

30's

Ultracet

tramadol + paracetamol

Manufacturer:

Janssen

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma