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Ultracet is a potent pain
medication that combines 37.5 mg tramadol (narcotic-like pain reliever) and 325 mg acetaminophen.
This medicine is indicated for the short-term (five days of less) management
of acute pain.
Ultracet provides effective relief of many kinds of acute pain, including sprains,
strains, joint pain flares, muscle aches and post-operative recuperation.
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Ultracet RX price comparison
| Pharmacy |
Quantity |
Price |
Shipping |
Order |
Ultracet 37.5 mg-325 mg (Tramadol/Acetaminophen)
Manufacturer: Ortho-McNeil |
| MPLLC.net |
30 tablets |
$109 |
$18 |
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| MPLLC.net |
60 tablets |
$147 |
$18 |
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| MPLLC.net |
90 tablets |
$189 |
$18 |
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| JRB Health Solutions |
30 tablets |
$114 |
$15 |
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| JRB Health Solutions |
60 tablets |
$141 |
$15 |
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| JRB Health Solutions |
90 tablets |
$178 |
$15 |
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| Tramadol APAP 37.5/325mg (Generic Ultracet) |
| MPLLC.net |
30 tablets |
$81 |
$18 |
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| MPLLC.net |
60 tablets |
$97 |
$18 |
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| MPLLC.net |
90 tablets |
$116 |
$18 |
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| JRB Health Solutions |
30 tablets |
$102 |
$15 |
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| JRB Health Solutions |
60 tablets |
$127 |
$15 |
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| JRB Health Solutions |
90 tablets |
$149 |
$15 |
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Recommended dosage
The usual dosage of Ultracet (tramadol hydrochloride plus acetaminophen) is two tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain relief up to a maximum of 8 tablets per day for no more than 5 days.
Precautions
Do not start using a new prescription or OTC medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist. Many cold, allergy, pain, and sleep medications contain Acetaminophen (sometimes abbreviated as "APAP"). Read the label of other medications you are taking to see if it contains acetaminophen (APAP).
Ultracet contains Tramadol, known technically as an opioid analgesic. Some people who take prescription Ultracet for a long time without a break may develop a physical dependence. If you suddenly stop taking Ultracet, you may get withdrawal symptoms, includin anxiety, chills, diarrhea, insomnia, nausea, pain, sweating, tremors.
Ultracet for pain relief
Pain - an unpleasant experience primarily associated with
some kind of tissue damage. Pain is your body's way of warning your
brain that something might be wrong. It is a non-scheduled opioid analgesic.
The effectiveness of pain medications, varies from person to person.
Even if the medication is used correctly, it may not provide the same
level of relief for everyone. Therefore, pain management is usually
a multi-step process. The first pain relief drugs to be tried are the
analgesics, salicylates such as aspirin, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs). Ultracet is a comdination of Tramadol and Acetaminophen.
Prescription doses of Ultracet are used for more moderate forms of pain.
Being the central analgesic, Ultracet works directly on the central
nervous system to help individuals control the pain. For milder forms
of pain, over-the-counter doses of pain relief medications may be enough.
For mild acute pain, these medications can generally be taken as needed.
For mild chronic pain, analgesics should typically be taken on a scheduled
basis to help control pain and prevent it from "breaking through."
