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Ultram

Important
information you should know
USES: This medicine is an analgesic used to treat or
prevent pain.
HOW TO USE: Follow the directions for using this medicine
provided by your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: Side
effects, that may go away during treatment, include dizziness, nausea,
drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, headache, or sweating. If they
continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Check with your
doctor as soon as possible if you experience skin rash, itching, seizures,
or hallucinations. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Do not exceed the recommended dose or take this
medicine for longer than prescribed. If you experience difficulty breathing
or tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or develop
a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately. Do not take any more
of this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so. Avoid alcohol
while you are using this medicine. This medicine will add to the effects
of alcohol and other depressants. Do not drive, operated machinery,
or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react
to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or
with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially
dangerous tasks. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription
or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. For women:
if you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits
and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. This medicine is
excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or
emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include cold and
clammy skin, low body temperature, slowed breathing, slowed heartbeat,
drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, seizures, deep sleep, and loss
of consciousness. Do not share this medicine with others for whom it
was not prescribed. Do not use the medicine for other health conditions.
Keep this product out of the reach of children.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Some medicines or medical conditions
may interact with this medicine. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of
all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
Use of this medicine is not recommended if you are also taking cyclobenzaprine
or medicine for depression or other emotional or mood disorders. If
you are taking any of these medicines, be sure your doctor knows. additional
monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking
bupropion, narcotic analgesics, or have a history of seizures. Inform
your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or
breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions
or concerns about using this medicine. Drug interactions can result
in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use
our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact
with each other.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose of this medicine, take
it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip
the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not
take 2 doses at once.
STORAGE: Store this medicine at room temperature,
away from heat and light.
IMPORTANT
NOTE: The following information is intended
to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your
physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not
be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate,
or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using
this drug.

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