UltraCET - Acetaminophen
UltraCET - Pain Relief
UltraCET - a unique combination of tramadol and acetaminophen. ULTRACET is a fast-acting pain reliever that provides powerful short-term (five days or less) relief of many kinds of acute pain, including back pain, sprains, strains, joint pain flares, muscle aches, and post-operative pain.
Active Ingredients: Acetaminophen
Typical Brand Names: Ultram
What Is It Used For?
Ultracet is an analgesic combination used to treat or prevent pain for a short period of time (usually 5 days or less). Ultracet is an invaluable medicine for many patients. However it is also abused by a few patients. To control abuse of Ultracet, our patients are limited to two bottles every 30 days of any of the following medications - Ultram, generic Ultram, Soma, Fioricet, Ultracet, Robaxin, Flexeril or Parafon Forte. For example, a patient who orders one bottle of Flexeril on the 1st of the month will not be able to order any of the other medicines in the above list until the 15th of the month. A patient who orders one bottle of Flexeril and one bottle of Parafon Forte on the 1st of the moth will not be able to order any of the above medications until the 1st of the next month.
How Is It Used?
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.
UltraCET Cautions:
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.
If you experience any of the following symptoms, contact your doctor immediately:
Fast heartbeat, redness, swelling, and itching of the face, numbness or tingling of the hands and feet, difficulty breathing, changes in urination or seizures
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include cold and clammy skin, low body temperature, slowed breathing, slowed heartbeat, drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, seizures, deep sleep, and loss of consciousness.
Is It Safe?
It is important that you mention all prescription and over-the-counter medicines in our medical questionnaire and any medical conditions you may have including allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. 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. USE OF Ultracet IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have liver disease or high levels of alcohol, depressants, stimulants, or other analgesics in your blood.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Ultram, call your doctor. If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Ultram.
You should know that this drug might make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you. Remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.
What If I Miss A Dose?
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 AT ONCE. If your symptoms do not improve or become worse, check with your doctor.
UltraCET Overdose:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, sweating, unusual drowsiness, slowed breathing, seizures, stomach pain, dark urine, deep sleep or loss of consciousness, coma and death.
Anything Else I Should Know?
The chemical name for tramadol hydrochloride is (±)cis-2-[(dimethylamino)methyl]-1-(3-methoxyphenyl) cyclo-hexanol hydrochloride.
The molecular weight of tramadol hydrochloride is 299.84. Tramadol hydrochloride is a white, bitter, crystalline and odorless powder.
The chemical name for acetaminophen is N-acetyl-p-aminophenol.
The molecular weight of acetaminophen is 151.17. Acetaminophen is an analgesic and antipyretic agent which occurs as a white, odorless, crystalline powder, possessing a slightly bitter taste.
ULTRACET Tablets contain 37.5 mg tramadol hydrochloride and 325 mg acetaminophen and are light yellow in color. Inactive ingredients in the tablet are powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, starch, purified water, magnesium stearate, OPADRY® Light Yellow, and carnauba wax.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.
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