Generic name:acetaminophen and tramadol [ a-SEET-a-MIN-o-fen-and-TRAM-a-dol ]
Drug class:Narcotic analgesic combinations
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 reliever 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.
Warnings
MISUSE OF ULTRACET CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep this medicine where others cannot get to it.
You should not use Ultracet if you have severe breathing problems, a blockage in your stomach or intestines, or if you have recently used an MAO inhibitor.
Do not give Ultracet to anyone younger than 12 years old, or anyone under 18 who recently had surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids.
Taking Ultracet during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.
Fatal side effects can occur if you use this medicine with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.
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
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