MPORTANT 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 Ultracet.
What is
Ulracet
Ulracet
is an analgesic combination used to treat or prevent pain for a short
period of time (usually 5 days or less).
Before
Using Ulracet
It is
important that you mention all and over-the-counter
medicines in our medical questionnaire and any medical conditions you
may have including allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Do not
take Ulracet if you are also taking carbamazepine, cyclobenzaprine,
an amphetamine, opiate analgesic, tricyclic antidepressant, serotonin
reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI),
promethazine, or medicine for appetite suppression, sleep, or a
nervous, mood, or behavior condition. Additional monitoring of your
dose or conditions may be needed if you are taking isoniazid,
guanidine, or an oral anticoagulant. Use of Ulracet is not
recommended if you have liver disease or high levels of alcohol,
depressants, stimulants, or other analgesics in your blood.
How to
use Ulracet
Ulracet
may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. Side effects you may
experience while taking Ulracet include drowsiness, dizziness, and
constipation.
Check with
your doctor as soon as possible if you develop a skin rash, itching,
confusion, changes in mood or behavior, hallucinations, dark urine or
pale stools, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or unusual tiredness.
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience seizures, difficulty
breathing or swallowing, or swelling of face or mouth. If your
symptoms do not improve or become worse, check with your doctor.
Ulracet Cautions
Do not
take Ulracet if you have had a severe allergic reaction to codeine, hydrocodone, dihydrocodeine, oxycodone (such as Tylox, Tylenol with
Codeine, Vicodin). A severe allergic reaction includes a severe rash,
hives, breathing difficulties, or dizziness. If you experience
difficulty breathing, tightness of chest, swelling of eyelids, face,
or lips, or if you develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor
immediately. Do not take any more doses of Ulracet unless your doctor
tells you to do so. Do not exceed the recommended dose or take
Ulracet for longer than prescribed. Ulracet
may be habit forming.
Use caution driving or operating machinery. Do not drink alcohol while
taking Ulracet. Do not take other products containing acetaminophen
(check labels closely) while you are taking Ulracet. If dizziness
occurs, sit or stand up slowly. Before you have any medical or dental
treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor that you are
taking Ulracet. If you experience withdrawal symptons (nervousness,
sweating, nausea, diarrhea, tremor, trouble sleeping), check with your
doctor . FOR WOMEN: Discuss with your doctor is you are planning on
getting pregnant. Ulracet IS Excreted in breast milk. Do not
breast-feed while taking Ulracet.
Ulracet Missed Dose
If you
miss a dose of Ulracet and you are taking it regularly,
take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next
dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing
schedule. Do not take two doses at one time.
Ulracet Overdose
If
overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or
emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea,
vomiting, sweating, unusual drowsiness, slowed breathing, seizures,
stomach pain, dark urine, deep sleep or loss of consciousness, coma
and death.
Ulracet Storage
Store Ulracet
at room temperature in a tightly-closed container away from heat and
light.
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