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Ultracet
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Ultracet is used to treat moderate
to severe pain for a period of five days or less. It contains
two pain-relieving agents. Tramadol, known technically as
an opioid analgesic, is a narcotic pain reliever. Also Acetaminophen,
which is the active ingredient in the over-the-counter pain
remedy Tylenol. |
Ultracet Medical Information:
What is Ultracet?
Ultracet is used to treat moderate to severe pain for a period
of five days or less. It contains two pain-relieving agents.
Tramadol, known technically as an opioid analgesic, is a narcotic
pain reliever. Also Acetaminophen, which is the active ingredient
in the over-the-counter pain remedy Tylenol.
Ultracet is an invaluable medicine for many patients. However
it is also abused by a few patients. To control abuse of this
medicine, 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 to use Ultracet: Ultracet may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. It is
taken orally.
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 this
medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so. DO NOT EXCEED
THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take this medicine for longer than prescribed.
THIS MEDICINE MAY BE HABIT FORMING. Use caution driving or operating
machinery. DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL while taking this medicine. Do not take other products containing acetaminophen (check labels
closely) while you are taking this medicine. 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 this medicine. 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. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED
IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
Ultracet
Possible Side Effects: 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
this medicine at room temperature in a tightly-closed container
away from heat and light.
Ultracet Drug Interactions:
Tell the prescribing doctor of all prescription and nonprescription
medications you may use.
Additional information:
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.
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.
Ultracet Common Misspellings: Ultracet
is often misspelled, as many people hear the word , write it
down, and spell it the incorrect way. Here are a few
of the most common misspellings for Ultracet : Ultraset, Ultrasit,
Ultracat, Utracet, Ultracette, Ultacet, Ultraset, Oultracet,
Oulraset, Uralset, Oralset, Ultrasec, Utracec, Utralset, Bultacet,
Ulracet, Ultramset, Ultramec, yltracet,
7ltracet,
8ltracet,
iltracet,
jltracet,
hltracet,
uktracet,
uotracet,
uptracet,
u;tracet,
u/tracet,
u.tracet,
ulrracet,
ul5racet,
ul6racet,
ulyracet,
ulgracet,
ulfracet,
ulteacet,
ult4acet,
ult5acet,
ulttacet,
ultfacet,
ultdacet,
ultrqcet,
ultrwcet,
ultrscet,
ultrzcet,
ultraxet,
ultraset,
ultradet,
ultracet,
ultra et,
ultracwt,
ultrac3t,
ultrac4t,
ultracrt,
ultracdt,
ultracst,
ultracer,
ultrace5,
ultrace6,
ultracey,
ultraceg,
ultracef,
and Ulradex. Full correct name of
this drug is "Ultracet".
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