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Ultracet - Drug Description

[Tramadol/Acetaminophen]




DESCRIPTION

ULTRACET ª (37.5 mg tramadol hydrochloride/ 325 mg acetaminophen tablets) combines two analgesics, tramadol and acetaminophen.

The chemical name for tramadol hydrochloride is (±) cis-2-[( dimethylamino) methyl]-1-( 3-methoxyphenyl) cyclo-hexanol hydrochloride.

The molecular weight of tramadol hydrochloride is 299.84. Tramadol hydrochloride is a white, bitter, crys-talline and odorless powder. The chemical name for acetaminophen is N-acetyl-p-aminophenol.

The molecular weight of acetaminophen is 151.17. Acetaminophen is an analgesic and antipyretic agent which occurs as a white, odorless, crystalline powder, possessing a slightly bitter taste.

ULTRACET Tablets contain 37.5 mg tramadol hydro-chloride and 325 mg acetaminophen and are light yellow in color. Inactive ingredients in the tablet are powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, starch, purified water, magnesium stearate, OPADRY ® Light Yellow, and carnauba wax.
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