Tramadol Unimed 50 mg Capsules
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 21 February 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Management of moderate to severe pain.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 50-100 mg every 4-6 hours, max 400 mg/day.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 30 mins, Duration: 6-8 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly patients
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended in pregnancy or lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- MAO inhibitors
- Centrally depressant medicines
- SSRIs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to tramadol
- Acute intoxication with alcohol or opioids
- Epilepsy
- Respiratory depression
- Increased intracranial pressure
- Children under 12 years
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Constipation
Counselling Points
- Take with sufficient liquid
- Do not exceed prescribed dose
- Monitor for signs of respiratory depression
Serious warnings
- Risk of respiratory depression
- Potential for seizures
- Dependence and withdrawal symptoms
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