What is Ultracet?
Ultracet contains a combination of tramadol and acetaminophen. Tramadol is an pain medicine similar to an opioid (sometimes called, a narcotic). Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliver that increases the effects of tramadol.
Ultracet is used to treat moderate to severe pain.
Ultracet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Ultracet side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Ultracet: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
In rare cases, acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reaction that can be fatal. This could occur even if you have taken acetaminophen in the past and had no reaction. Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Ultracet if you are allergic to acetaminophen (Tylenol) or tramadol (Ultram), or if you have:
severe asthma or breathing problems;
a blockage in your stomach or intestines; or
if you have used an MAO inhibitor (such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine) in the past 14 days.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since Ultracet is used for pain, you are not likely to miss a dose. Skip any missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of this medicine can be fatal, especially in a child or another person using the medicine without a prescription. Overdose can cause severe muscle weakness, pinpoint pupils, very slow breathing, extreme drowsiness, or coma.
The first signs of an acetaminophen overdose include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting,Stomach pain, sweating, and confusion or weakness. Later symptoms may include pain in your upper stomach, dark urine, and yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.
