Indicated for: pain; fever
Route of administration: oral
Substance: tramadol + paracetamol (opioid analgesic + analgesic and antipyretic)
ATC: N02AX52 (Nervous system | Opioids | Other opioids)
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
This medicine may cause dependence or be misused.
May slow breathing, especially with alcohol or sedatives.
Avoid alcohol during treatment.
This medicine may affect the liver.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Older people may have an increased risk of side effects.
This medicine may increase the risk of seizures.
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Tramadol and paracetamol are medications used together to treat moderate to severe pain. Tramadol is an opioid analgesic that acts on the central nervous system to reduce the perception of pain, while paracetamol is a non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic that helps reduce pain and fever.
The tramadol/paracetamol combination provides a stronger analgesic effect than using either medication alone, making it effective in managing acute pain, including postoperative pain, musculoskeletal pain, and chronic pain. This combination is often used when weaker analgesics are insufficient to control pain.
Although effective, the use of tramadol and paracetamol may be associated with side effects such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, or gastrointestinal disturbances. It is essential to take these medications as prescribed by a doctor to minimize risks and ensure safe and effective treatment.