Tramadol 50mg Capsule
Product introduction
Tramadol 50mg Capsule is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to manage persistent, moderate to severe chronic pain that requires continuous, around-the-clock treatment.
Tramadol 50mg Capsule can be taken with or without food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.
Some common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, sleepiness, vomiting, nausea, and constipation. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Uses of Tramadol Capsule
- Moderate to severe pain
Benefits of Tramadol Capsule
In Moderate to severe pain
Tramadol 50mg Capsule helps to relieve moderate to severe pain in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Taking it will help you go about your daily life more easily. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life. Consult a doctor if you are not sure.
Side effects of Tramadol Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Tramadol
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Constipation
How to use Tramadol Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Tramadol 50mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Tramadol Capsule works
Tramadol 50mg Capsule is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tramadol 50mg Capsule.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tramadol 50mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tramadol 50mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Consult a doctor immediately if the baby shows signs of increased sleepiness (more than usual), difficulty breastfeeding, breathing problems, or limpness.
Consult a doctor immediately if the baby shows signs of increased sleepiness (more than usual), difficulty breastfeeding, breathing problems, or limpness.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tramadol 50mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Tramadol 50mg Capsule may cause side effects such as drowsiness and blurred vision. If this happens, do not drive.
Tramadol 50mg Capsule may cause side effects such as drowsiness and blurred vision. If this happens, do not drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Tramadol 50mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tramadol 50mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Tramadol 50mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tramadol 50mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Tramadol Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Tramadol 50mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Use only for severe acute pain for not more than 5 days.
- Prolonged use may result in physical and psychological dependence even at recommended dosages.
- Avoid driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy after taking Tramadol 50mg Capsule.
- It is better to take with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Your doctor may adjust your dose if you have liver or kidney disease.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Anisole Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Opioids
Interaction with drugs
Taking Tramadol with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Tranylcypromine with Tramadol. If Tranylcypromine is essential, ensure a gap of At least 2 weeks between taking Tranylcypromine and Tramadol. Please consult your doc
Do not consume Naltrexone with Tramadol; watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, increased heart rate, or headache. Naltrexone may reduce efficacy of Tramadol.
Do not consume Selegiline with Tramadol. If essential, watch out for symptoms such as fever, tremors, diarrhea or agitation. Please consult your doctor.
Concomitant use may cause
Careful consideration is advised if you have epilepsy. Watch out for symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as sedation, respiratory impairment, tremors, fever, diarrhea, or agitatio
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Alprazolam side effects such as drowsiness, excessive sedation, tiredness, dizziness or slurred speech and consult your do
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is there anything I need to be careful about while on therapy with Tramadol 50mg Capsule?
Tramadol 50mg Capsule may cause drowsiness and dizziness, especially in the beginning of the treatment. Do not drive or work with tools or machinery if your alertness is affected. It is not advisable to drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it might increase sleepiness.
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Marketer details
Name: Aequitas Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Address: Unit no. 207, Neelkanth Commercial Centre, 122, Sahar Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400099
Country of origin: India
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