Ultracet

Do not take this drug if you will be driving a car or operating dangerous machinery. Ultracet may impair the mental and physical abilities needed for driving

Ultracet poses a danger of mental and physical addiction. Never exceed the prescribed dosage. If you experience withdrawal symptoms—which can occur if you stop taking the drug abruptly—consult your doctor for a tapering regimen. Withdrawal symptoms include anxiety, chills, diarrhea, hallucinations, insomnia, nausea, pain, erection of hair, sweating, tremors, and upper respiratory symptoms.

The safety and effectiveness of Ultracet have not been established in children under the age of 16 years.

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Ultracet

If Ultracet is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either may be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Ultracet with the following:

• Acetaminophen-containing products such as Tylenol
• Antidepressant drugs classified as MAO inhibitors, including Nardil and Parnate
• Antipsychotic drugs such as Thorazine and Haldol
• Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
• Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
• Digoxin (Lanoxin)
• Other narcotic pain relievers such as Percodan and Vicodin
• Promethazine (Phenergan)
• Serotonin-boosting antidepressants such as Paxil and Prozac
• Sleep aids such as Halcion and Restoril
• Tranquilizers such as Valium and Xanax
• Tricyclic antidepressants such as Elavil and Tofranil
• Warfarin (Coumadin)

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Taken during pregnancy, Ultracet can be fatal to the developing baby, or lead to seizures and withdrawal symptoms in the newborn. If you are pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.

Ultracet appears in breast milk and is not recommended for nursing mothers.

Recommended dosage for Ultracet

ADULTS

The usual dose of Ultracet is two tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain relief up to a maximum of 8 tablets per day for no more than 5 days.

If you have kidney problems, the doctor may reduce the dose to 2 tablets every 12 hours. Older adults may also receive a low dose.

Overdosage

An Ultracet overdose can be fatal. If you suspect an overdose, seek emergency treatment immediately.

• Symptoms of Ultracet overdose may include:
  Cardiac arrest, coma, depressed breathing, a generally ill feeling, lethargy, loss of appetite, nausea, pallor, profuse perspiration, seizures, and vomiting