Ultram
Description
Ultram is a non-opioid prescription pain relief medication that is meant to help alleviate moderate to moderately severe pain. Ultram is a synthetic analgesic, not an anti-inflammatory, which means that people who cannot take anti-inflammatories do to their side effects, can often take Ultram to help relieve their pain.
Recommendations
Follow the directions for using Ultram provided by your doctor. Store Ultram at room temperature, away from heat and light. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. 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
Precautions
Do not exceed the recommended dose or take Ultram for longer than prescribed. If you experience difficulty breathing or tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately.
Do not take any more of this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so. Avoid alcohol while you are using this medicine. Ultram will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants. Do not drive, operated machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
For women: if you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. This medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
Ingredients
Active ingredient: tramadol hydrochloride.
