Ultracet is a pain medication with particular applications. It is used to relieve moderate or acute pain such as pain following surgical procedures, including dental surgery. Ultracet may also be used to alleviate other types of pain on the advice of your doctor.
Ultracet is administered orally in the form of tablets with a full glass of water. Follow strictly prescription instructions. In case of an upset stomach, take Ultracet with food or milk. Do not take more than 2 tablets at a time or more than 8 tablets per day at this may result in adverse side effects. Do not take higher doses than prescribed by your doctor.
Warnings Precautions
Do not overdose with Ulracet or take it over a longer period of time than prescribed as you may develop a dependence on this drug. If you experience withdrawal symptoms after terminating the treatment with Ultracet (nervousness, sweating, nausea, diarrhea, tremor, trouble sleeping), consult your doctor. If you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to codeine, do not take Ultracet. The symptoms of such a reaction include: a severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties, or dizziness. IF you have difficulty breathing, tightness of the chest, swelling of the eyelids, face or lips or if you develop a rash or hives, notify your doctor immediately. In such cases discontinue the treatment with Ultracet unless otherwise advised by your doctor. During the treatment with Ultracet, do not drink alcohol or take any medications containing acetaminophen (check labels closely). Ultracet may cause dizziness. Exercise caution while driving or operating machinery. If you feel dizzy, do not sit or rise abruptly. Ultracet is passed onto breast milk. Do not breast-feed if you are undergoing treatment with Ultracet. Notify your doctor if you are or intend to become pregnant. Notify your doctor that you are taking Ultracet if you intend to undergo any medical or dental treatments, surgery or if you are in the emergency room.
Missing a Dose
In case of a missed dose, take your next dose as scheduled. Do not take two doses of Ultracet at the same in order to catch up for a missed dose.
Possible Side Effects
Changes in vision; difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; less frequent urination; redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth; skin rash, itching; seizures (convulsions); yellow tint to your skin or whites of your eyes have rarely been reported by patients undergoing treatment with Ultracet. Anxiety, agitation; vomiting are among the most common side effects of Ultracet. If you experience any of the above-listed symptoms, notify your doctor immediately.
Constipation or diarrhea; difficulty sleeping; dizziness, drowsiness; dry mouth; false sense of well being, feeling of unreality, mood changes; headache; indigestion; itching; nausea; sweating or flushing do not normally require medical attention but should be reported if they persist or increase in intensity.
Storage
Store at room temperature of between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep out of reach of children. Dispense in a tight container. Dispose of Ultracet after the expiration date.
Overdose
Nausea; vomiting; sweating; difficulty in breathing; shallow, weak breathing; and seizures are among the symptoms of an Ultracet overdose. Seek medical help immediately in case of a suspected overdose.
More Information
Do not combine Ultracet with other prescription or over-the-counter medicines that contain acetaminophen (Tylenol, pain relievers, cold and flu medicines, others). An overdose of acetaminophen may have severe side effects. Avoid sleeping pills, tranquilizers, sedatives and antihistamines except under doctor’s supervision. Ultracet may cause dizziness or drowsiness and these agents may aggravate that effect. Exercise caution while driving or operating machinery. Refrain from engaging in potentially hazardous activities.
Ultracet resources:
http://arthritis.about.com/od/ultracet/
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/ultracet.htm
http://www.medicinenet.com/tramadol_and_acetaminophen/article.htm
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