Ultracet Patient, Information, Instructions - Tramadol hydrochloride / Acetaminophen

Ultracet Patient, Information, Instructions - Tramadol hydrochloride / Acetaminophen

PATIENT INFORMATION

•ULTRACET may impair mental or physical abilities required for the performance of potentially hazardous tasks such as driving a car or operating machinery.

•ULTRACET should not be taken with alcohol containing beverages.

•The patient should be instructed not to take ULTRACET in combination with other tramadol or acetaminophen-containing products, including over-the-counter preparations.

•ULTRACET should be used with caution when taking medications such as tranquilizers, hypnotics or other opiate containing analgesics.

•The patient should be instructed to inform the physician if they are pregnant, think they might become pregnant, or are trying to become pregnant (see PRECAUTIONS, Labor and Delivery).

•The patient should understand the single-dose and 24-hour dose limit and the time interval between doses, since exceeding these recommendations can result in respiratory depression, seizures, hepatic toxicity and death.

Please also refer to the WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS sections.