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Ultracet Drug Center

Pharmacy Editor: Eni Williams, PharmD, PhD

Ultracet (tramadol and acetaminophen) is a combination medication belonging to the drug class known as nonopiod analgesic. Ultracet is prescribed for the short-term relief of moderate to moderately-severe pain. Common side effects of Ultracet include constipation, tiredness, and increased sweating.

Ultracet usual adult dose is 2 tablets every 4-6 hours as need for pain, up to 8 tablets maximum a day. Drug interactions include carbamazepine (Tegretol), isoniazid, rifampin, and quinidine. There are no adequate studies of Ultracet in pregnant women and Ultracet is secreted in human breast milk. Safety in nursing mothers has not been established.

Our Ultracet Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements and disease and conditions articles.

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Ultracet Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Tramadol hydrochloride Structural Formula Illustration

ULTRACET® is indicated for the short-term (five days or less) management of acute pain.

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Ultracet Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using acetaminophen and tramadol and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • seizure (convulsions);
  • a red, blistering, peeling skin rash; or
  • shallow breathing, weak pulse.

Less serious side effects may include:

  • dizziness, drowsiness, weakness;
  • nausea, vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite;
  • ...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Ultracet Consumer Information: Uses

This product is used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. It contains 2 medications: tramadol and acetaminophen. Tramadol is similar to narcotic analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen is used to relieve pain, and it can also reduce a fever.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain relief. You may take this drug with or without food. If you have nausea, it may help to take this drug with food. Ask your doctor...

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What is Ultracet Consumer Information?

Warnings - Uses - How to Use - Side Effects - Precautions - Drug Interactions and More

Ultracet - User Reviews

Ultracet User Reviews

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You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.


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