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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. To control abuse of this medicine,
our patients are limited to two bottles every 30 days of any of the following medications
- Ultracet, Robaxin or Parafon Forte. For example, a patient who orders one bottle of
Ultracet on the 1st of the month will not be able to order any of the other medicines in
the above list until the 15th of the month. A patient who orders one bottle of Ultracet
and one bottle of Parafon Forte on the 1st of the moth will not be able to order any of
the above medications until the 1st of the next month.
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.
How To Take This
Medication:
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.
Side Effects:
Although side effects from acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine are not common,
they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- drowsiness
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- depression
- lightheadedness
- confusion
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call
your doctor immediately:
- skin rash
- itching
- difficulty breathing
Cautions and Drug
Interactions:
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.
If You Take Too Much:
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.
Do not share this medicine with others. Do not use for other health
conditions. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
Storage:
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach
of children. Store it at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture (not in the
bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your
pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
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