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 isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine) in the past 14 days.
Ultracet is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old.
Do not give this medicine to anyone younger than 18 years old who recently had surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids.
Seizures have occurred in some people taking tramadol. Your risk of a seizure may be higher if you have ever had:
alcoholism or drug addiction;
breathing problems, sleep apnea;
a metabolic disorder;
a head injury, brain tumor, or seizures; or
if you have recently used sedatives, tranquilizers, or narcotic medications.
To make sure Ultracet is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver disease, or if you drink alcohol;
kidney disease, urination problems;
problems with your pancreas, gallbladder, or thyroid; or
depression, mental illness, or a suicide attempt.
If you use Ultracet while you are pregnant, your baby could become dependent on tramadol. This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on habit-forming medicine may need medical treatment for several weeks.
Ask a doctor before using opioid medicine if you are breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you notice severe drowsiness or slow breathing in the nursing baby.
How should I take Ultracet?
Take Ultracet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides. Never use this medicine in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if you feel an increased urge to take more of this medicine.
Never share this medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. MISUSE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medicine in a place where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.
The maximum amount of Ultracet is 2 tablets per dose, or 8 tablets per day. Do not take this medicine for longer than 5 days in a row.
You may take Ultracet with or without food, but take it the same way each time.
You should not stop using this medicine suddenly after long-term use. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose.
Store Ultracet at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep track of your medicine. Keep your medicine in a place where no one can use it improperly.
Do not keep leftover opioid medication. Just one dose can cause death in someone using this medicine accidentally or improperly. Ask your pharmacist where to locate a drug take-back disposal program. If there is no take-back program, mix the leftover medicine with cat litter or coffee grounds in a sealed plastic bag throw the bag in the trash.
