Ingredients
in Ultram
ULTRAM® is an analgesic
that is prescribed to people
who suffer from severe pain.
The tablet also goes by the
name of Tramadol Hydrochloride
tablets. Tramadol Hydrochloride
is also the active ingredient
that is present in these tablets.
The ingredient Tramadol Hydrochloride
is a white crystalline powder
that is bitter to the taste
and has no smell and is in the
form of powder. This powder
is readily soluble in water
and ethanol. The amount of Tramadol
Hydrochloride present in each
tablet is 50 mg; the color of
each of these tablets is white.
Given below is the list of the
inactive ingredients that are
also present in ULTRAM.
Inactive
Ingredients in Ultram
• Corn Starch,
• Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose,
• Lactose,
• Magnesium Stearate,
• Microcrystalline Cellulose,
• Polyethylene Glycol,
• Polysorbate 80,
• Sodium Starch Glycolate,
• Titanium Dioxide and
• Wax.
Chemistry
of Ultram
People who use ULTRAM should
be careful while using this
medication while they are using
other medicines. Medications
that one should be very careful
are the following:
Carbamazepine: while taking
this medication it should be
noted that ULTRAM can have decreased
effects as an analgesic. This
is due to the fact that Carbamazepine
increases the rate of tramadol
metabolism, since the risk is
greatly increased of one getting
seizures from tramadol it is
best that ULTRAM should not
be taken while taking Carbamazepine.
Uses with inhibitors such as
CYP2D6 & MAO, these inhibitors
have a history of detoxification
with some of centrally acting
drugs that are available.
In light of the above mentioned
precautionary that one has to
take care of before taking the
drug it would be nice to visit
the doctor and tell him/ her
about the medical conditions
that you are facing, what allergies
you have and are taking any
medications. So that they can
direct you as to how much of
ULTRAM is good for you.
Dosage
when using Ultram
The dosage to this drug is meant
for people over the age of 17
years, people who are new to
this should start on 25mg a
day the dosage should be slowly
increased so that it can reach
to a 100 mg a day and thereafter
further increased by 50 mg to
reach 200 mg a day. The dosage
should never be increased to
more than 400 mg per day. The
increasing amount should be
done after every three days.
The dosage depends on each
individual and is usually started
on a lower dose and then slowly
is continued with higher doses.
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