Prescribed by U.S. doctors and dispensed by U.S. pharmacists.
Tablets
Chemical Name
TRAMADOL (TRA-ma-doll) and ACETAMINOPHEN (a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen)
Drug Manufacturer
MCNEIL
Common Uses
Ultracet is an analgesic combination used to treat or prevent pain for a short period of time (usually 5 days or less).
How to use Ultracet
Follow the directions for using Ultracet provided by your doctor. Ultracet MAY BE TAKEN on an empty stomach or with food. STORE Ultracet at room temperature in a tightly-closed container away from heat and light. 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 2 doses at once.
Cautions
DO NOT TAKE Ultracet IF YOU HAVE HAD A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION to codeine, hydrocodone, dihydrocodeine, or oxycodone (such as Tylox, Tylenol with Codeine, Vicodin). A severe allergic reaction includes a severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties, or dizziness. If you have a question about whether you are allergic to Ultracet, or if a certain medicine contains any of these medicines, contact you doctor or pharmacist. 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. Exceeding the recommended dose or taking Ultracet for longer than prescribed may be habit-forming. USING Ultracet ALONE, with other medicines, or with alcohol, may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to Ultracet. DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL while you are taking Ultracet. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. 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 or dentist that you are taking Ultracet. IF YOU EXPERIENCE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS (nervousness, sweating, nausea, diarrhea, tremor, trouble sleeping), check with your doctor or pharmacist about the best way to stop taking Ultracet. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Ultracet during pregnancy. Ultracet IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking Ultracet.
Possible Side Effects
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking Ultracet 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.
