About Ultracet

Ultracet is a medication which has a relatively lower potency as a pain reliever. It operates by lowering the response and perception of the brain to pain, by reducing the magnitude of pain signals between nerves.

Uses or Indications

Ultracet is used in the treatment of pain, which ranges from the moderate to the acute, such as those commonly experienced after a surgical procedure, and pain sensations which are experienced after dental surgery.

How to Use Ultracet

Ultracet is commonly available in 325mg and 37.5mg dosage strengths, and in tablet form. These are orally ingested with or without prior food intake. Ultracet must be taken under careful observation of the prescription of a physician, or as directed on the prescription label. The maximum amount of Ultracet intake should not exceed two tablets for every dose, and eight tablets per day. Consult a doctor before stopping intake of Ultracet; a gradual reduction of the daily dose intake may be necessary, due to its withdrawal side effects.

Possible Side Effects

Usual side effects include sweating and flushing, constipation, nausea, anxiety, diarrhea, vomiting, and insomnia; agitation, indigestion, dizziness, headaches, a dry mouth, and mood swings. Uncommon adverse effects of Ultracet include an unusual irregularity in urination, changes in vision, a yellow tint on the skin or the whites of the eyes, a shortness of breath, convulsions, an irregular heart rate, skin rash and itching; difficulty in breathing; hallucinations; and loosening, redness, peeling, and blistering of skin, even within the mouth.

Drug Precautions

Patients with a background of depression, suicide attempts, drug and alcohol addiction, epilepsy and other seizure disorders, metabolic disorder, head injury, those who incurred an infection of the brain or the spinal cord such as encephalitis and meningitis should, those with kidney or liver disease, asthma, and stomach disorder, should inform their doctor of such conditions before taking on Ultracet. Such patients may be unable to take the drug, or may need a dose adjustment or regulation before intake. Conceiving and breastfeeding women are also advised to do likewise.

Drug Interaction

Ultracet may have an interaction with the following medications: St. John`s wort; antidepressants such as desipramine, fluoxetine, clomipramine, fluvoxamine, citalopram, imipramine, amitriptyline, sertraline, nortriptyline, escitalopram, and paroxetine; quinidine, erythromycin, rifampin, carbamazepine, ketoconazole, warfarin, and digoxin; medications which have drowsy aftereffects such as medication for anxiety, seizures, and depression, as well as drugs for cold and pain, and muscle relaxants.

Missed Dose

In case of a missed dose of Ultracet, it should be taken as soon as possible. But if the next dose is almost due, the missed dose should be skipped in favor of the upcoming intake, according to a prescribed regular schedule.

Overdose

Excessive intake of Ultracet may be fatal. The usual indications of an overdose can include jaundice or a yellowing tint on the skin or the whites of the eyes, drowsiness, fainting, a reduced heart rate, dark urine, shallow breathing, extreme weakness, stomach pain, a light-headed or giddy feeling, loss of appetite, and coma. If such symptoms present themselves, seek medical help immediately.

Storage

Ultracet should be stored in temperatures ranging from 15 to 30°C, within a tightly-sealed container.