Ultramed Tablet
Ultramed Tablet Description
Ultramed tablet is a prescription medication. The active ingredients in Ultramed tablets are Tramadol (37.5 mg) and Paracetamol (325 mg). It is an analgesic (painkiller), recommended for short-term m
anagement of acute pain. Tramadol is an opioid medication. Paracetamol is a non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic (fever reducer). This combination is used to treat moderate to severe acute pain. Directions for use of Ultramed tablets should be strictly followed. It should not be started or stopped abruptly. It should be taken on a regular schedule for adequate therapeutic effects. Ultramed tablets have addictive potential and can be misused/abused. Careful monitoring while on Ultramed tablets is required. Ultramed tablets are contraindicated in children and pregnant women. Side effects of Ultramed tablets include constipation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, indigestion, somnolence (sleepiness), headache, confusion, anorexia, dizziness, increased sweating, rashes, and itching.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹87.40 |
You Save | ₹11.92 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Tramadol(37.5 Mg) + Paracetamol / Acetaminophen(325.0 Mg) |
Uses | Short-term management of acute pain (not more than 5 days) |
Side effects | Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Somnolence, Dizziness, Headache, Confusion, Increased sweating, Itching, Rashes |
Therapy | ANALGESIC FOR SEVERE PAIN |
Uses of Ultramed Tablet
- Ultramed tablets are used for the short-term management of acute pain (moderate to severe pain).
Contraindications of Ultramed Tablet
- Do not take Ultramed tablets, or use caution:
- If you have hypersensitivity to tramadol, paracetamol, other opioids, or any other components in this tablet. This medicine is contraindicated.
- If you have acute or severe bronchial asthma.
- If you have significant respiratory depression (decreased breathing capacity).
- If you have established liver disease. Ultramed tablets are contraindicated.
- If you have a known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction (a condition causing a blockage in the intestines), including paralytic ileus (a condition that affects the contraction of gut muscles).
- If you suffer from uncontrolled seizures and are not on treatment for the same.
- If you have an alcohol/drug dependence disorder.
- If you have increased intracranial pressure (increased pressure in the fluid in the spine and brain), brain tumours, head injury, impaired consciousness, or are in a coma.
- If you are in circulatory shock; it can cause a severe decrease in blood pressure (severe hypotension).
- If you have a history of suicidal ideation.
- If you are under 12. It should not be used to manage postoperative pain in children under 18 following tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
Side effects of Ultramed Tablet
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain
- Indigestion
- Somnolence (sleepiness)
- Headache
- Confusion
- Anorexia
- Dizziness
- Increased sweating
- Rashes
- Itching
Precautions and Warnings of Ultramed Tablet
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You take other medication regularly. Please inform your doctor so they can be checked for any possible interaction issues.
- You have a history of seizures.
- You experience mood changes while using this tablet.
Mode of Action of Ultramed Tablet
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Ultramed Tablet
- Take Ultramed tablets precisely as advised by the doctor.
- Do not take an extra dose even if you cannot notice the effects of this medicine.
- Swallow Ultramed tablets as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not break or chew this tablet.
- Take this medicine with or without food.
- Do not self-medicate with Ultramed tablets, as they can cause serious side effects if not used properly.
- Ultramed tablets should not be mixed with alcohol as they can cause life-threatening effects.
- Do not use Ultramed tablets for long-term pain management, as you can develop a dependence on Tramadol.
Interactions of Ultramed Tablet
Interactions with other medicines
- Inform your doctor about any medications you may take while using Ultramed tablets. The following medicines interact with Ultramed tablets and cause adverse effects.
- Concomitant use with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or use within 14 days of using these medicines is contraindicated. This combination can lead to a potentially fatal side effect called serotonin syndrome. Examples of MAOIs include selegiline, rasagiline, etc., which are all used to treat Parkinson’s disease....
- Ultramed tablets should not be used with other medicines that increase serotonin levels in the brain (serotonergic drugs). Examples include antidepressants, certain antibiotics and antifungals, calcium channel blockers, linezolid etc....
- Ultramed tablets should not be used concomitantly with any central nervous system (CNS) depressant. This includes alcohol, benzodiazepines (clonazepam and alprazolam), and other opioids (morphine and fentanyl). It can cause profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and even death....
- Certain enzyme systems metabolise Ultramed tablets. Medicines that affect these enzymes are contraindicated, as they can either cause an increase or decrease in tramadol concentrations, resulting in increased side effects or inactivation, respectively....
- Do not use Ultramed tablets with other opioid agonists or antagonists, as they can precipitate withdrawal symptoms.
- Ultramed tablets can induce seizures. Do not use other medicines known to decrease the seizure threshold.
Storage and disposal of Ultramed Tablet
Dosage of Ultramed Tablet
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Bhavika Shah
MBBS, MD (Dermatology), DNB (Dermatology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can Ultramed tablets be used in children?
Q: My pain has been relieved by using this tablet, and I want to continue using it. What should I do?
Q: Can I continue my seizure medication with Ultramed tablets?
References
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- Tramacet 37.5 mg/325 mg film-coated tablets: Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 23 March 2022]
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