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Ultracet®
Uses
This medicine 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 it is also abused by a few patients.
Before Using
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.
Directions
THIS MEDICINE MAY BE TAKEN on an empty stomach or with food.
Side effects you may experience while taking this medicine
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. Store this medicine at room
temperature in a tightly-closed container away from heat
and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE 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 ONCE. If your symptoms do not improve or become
worse, check with your doctor.
Cautions
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 this medicine
unless your doctor tells you to do so. DO NOT EXCEED THE
RECOMMENDED DOSE or take this medicine for longer than prescribed.
THIS MEDICINE MAY BE HABIT FORMING. 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.
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.
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