PHARMACY PRESCRIPTION ULTRACET OVERNIGHT
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Ultracet is used to treat
moderate to severe pain for a period of five days or less.
Ultracet contains two pain-relieving agents. Ultracet, known
technically as an opioid analgesic, is a narcotic pain
reliever.
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ULTRACET
DRUG INFO:
IMPORTANT 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.
COMMON BRAND NAME: Ultracet
ULTRACET
USES: Ultracet is an
analgesic combination used to treat or prevent pain for a short
period of time (usually 5 days or less). Ultracet is an
invaluable medicine for many patients. However Ultracet is also
abused by a few patients.
HOW TO USE ULTRACET:
Ultracet may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. Side
effects you may experience while taking Ultracet 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.
ULTRACET SIDE EFFECTS: Ultracet may cause dizziness,
weakness, poor coordination, nausea or vomiting, stomach upset,
constipation, headache, drowsiness, anxiety, irritability, dry
mouth, or increased sweating. If any of these effects persist or
worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop
any of these serious effects while taking Ultracet: chest pain,
rapid heart rate, skin rash or itching, mental confusion,
disorientation, seizures, tingling of the hands or feet, trouble
breathing. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction
to Ultracet, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an
allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness,
breathing trouble. If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor or pharmacist.
ULTRACET PRECAUTIONS: DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE 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 Ultracet
unless your doctor tells you to do so. DO NOT EXCEED THE
RECOMMENDED DOSE or take this medicine for longer than
prescribed. Use caution driving or operating machinery. DO NOT
DRINK ALCOHOL while taking this medicine. DO NOT TAKE other
products containing acetaminophen (check labels closely) while
you are taking this medicine. 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
this medicine. 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. THIS MEDICINE IS
EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this
medicine.
ULTRACET DRUG INTERACTIONS: It is important that you mention
all prescription 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 THIS
MEDICINE 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
THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have liver disease or
high levels of alcohol, depressants, stimulants, or other
analgesics in your blood. Tell your doctor of all
prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use. Do not start
or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
ULTRACET OVERDOSE: If Ultracet 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.
ULTRACET NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.
ULTRACET MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose of Ultracet,
take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the
time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume
your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
ULTRACET STORAGE: Store Ultracet at room temperature
between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat
and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep this and all
medications out of the reach of children. |
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