Ultram ER
Generic name:tramadol [ TRAM-a-dol ]
Brand names: ConZip, Qdolo, Ultram, Ultram ER
Drug class:Narcotic analgesics
The Ultram ER brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Ultram ER?
Ultram ER is an pain medicine similar to an opioid. This medicine is used to treat moderate to severe pain.
The extended-release form of tramadol is for around-the-clock treatment of pain. This form of tramadol is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.
Ultram ER may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
MISUSE OF Ultram ER CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep this medicine where others cannot get to it.
Ultram ER should not be given to a child younger than 12 years old, or anyone younger than 18 years old who recently had surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids. Ultram ER should not be given to anyone younger than 18 years old.
Taking Ultram ER during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.
Fatal side effects may occur if you use also use alcohol or other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow breathing.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take Ultram ER if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
severe asthma or breathing problems;
a stomach or bowel obstruction (including paralytic ileus);
if you have recently used alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers, or narcotic medications; or
if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days (such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, or tranylcypromine).
Ultram ER should not be given to a child younger than 12 years old. Ultram ER should not be given to anyone younger than 18 years old.
Do not give Ultram ER to anyone younger than 18 years old who recently had surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids.
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