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Ultracet
Drug Uses
Ultracet is a unique pain medication. It is used to
relieve moderate, acute pain such as pain following
surgical procedures, including dental surgery. Ultracet
may be used for other types of pain as determined by
your health care provider.
How Taken
Take Ultracet tablets by mouth. Follow the directions
on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets with
a drink of water. If Ultracet upsets your stomach, take
it with food or milk. Do not take more than 2 tablets
at a time or more than 8 tablets per day. Higher doses
may cause severe side effects, do not take more medication
than your prescriber has instructed. Warnings/Precautions
DO NOT TAKE Ultracet IF YOU HAVE HAD SEVERE ALLERGIC
REACTION to codeine. 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 Ultracet unless your doctor tells
you to do so. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or
take Ultracet for longer than prescribed. Ultracet MAY
BE HABIT FORMING. Use caution driving or operating machinery.
DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL while taking Ultracet. DO NOT TAKE
other products containing acetaminophen (check labels
closely) while you are taking Ultracet. 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 Ultracet. IF YOU
EXPERIENCE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS (nervousness, sweating,
nausea, diarrhea, tremor, trouble sleeping), check with
your doctor. FOR WOMEN: Discuss with your doctor is
you are planning on getting pregnant. Ultracet IS EXCRETED
IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking Ultracet.
Missed Dose
If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that
dose. Do not take double or extra doses. Possible Side Effects
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber
or health care professional as soon as possible: Rare
or uncommon:; changes in vision; difficulty breathing,
shortness of breath; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations
(seeing and hearing things that are not really there);
not passing urine as often as usual; redness, blistering,
peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the
mouth; skin rash, itching; seizures (convulsions); yellow
tint to your skin or whites of your eyes. More common:;
anxiety, agitation; vomiting. Side effects that usually
do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber
or health care professional if they continue or are
bothersome); constipation or diarrhea; difficulty sleeping;
dizziness, drowsiness; dry mouth; false sense of well
being, feeling of unreality, mood changes; headache;
indigestion; itching; nausea; sweating or flushing.
Storage
Keep out of reach of children in a container that small
children cannot open. Store at room temperature between
15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away
any unused medicine after the expiration date. Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a Ultracet
overdose include nausea; vomiting; sweating; difficulty
breathing; shallow, weak breathing; and seizures. More Information
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing
other hazardous activities. Ultracet may cause dizziness
or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness,
avoid these activities. Do not take other prescription
or over-the-counter medicines that contain acetaminophen
(Tylenol, pain relievers, cold and flu medicines, others)
during treatment with Ultracet. Taking too much acetaminophen
may be harmful. Avoid sleeping pills, tranquilizers,
sedatives and antihistamines except under the supervision
of your doctor. Ultracet may cause drowsiness and these
agents may worsen this effect. Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes
only, it is not intended that this information covers
all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions,
or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
general information, and should not be relied on for
any purpose. It should not be construed as containing
specific instructions for any particular patient. We
disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability
of this information, and/or any consequences arising
from the use of this information, including damage or
adverse consequences to persons or property, however
such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either
expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.
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