Description
INTRODUCTION ABOUT TRAMACAD P TABLET
TRAMACAD P TABLET is a combination of Paracetamol and Tramadol which belongs to the group of medicines called Analgesics and Opioid analgesics respectively. TRAMACAD P TABLET is used in the management of moderate to severe pain.
Pain is a complex and unpleasant sensation consisting of a physiological and a psychological response to a noxious stimulus. Pain is a warning mechanism that protects us by influencing it to withdraw from harmful stimuli, which is primarily associated with injury.
Before taking TRAMACAD P TABLET, inform your doctor if you have respiratory disorders, gastrointestinal obstruction, including paralytic ileus, fits or seizures, have recently suffered from a head injury, depression, intolerance to some sugars, kidney or liver problems.
TRAMACAD P TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women and during breast-feeding more than once as it may pass through breast milk.
TRAMACAD P TABLET is not recommended for use in children (under 12 years of age) and should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above).
The common side effects of taking TRAMACAD P TABLET are nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting, gastrointestinal problems (such as constipation, flatulence, diarrhoea), stomach pain and dry mouth. Consult your physician if any of the side effects worsen.
USES OF TRAMACAD P TABLET
- Manage moderate to severe pain
HOW TRAMACAD P TABLET WORKS
TRAMACAD P TABLET contains Tramadol and Paracetamol. Tramadol acts on pain receptors present in the central nervous system. It blocks the nerve signals responsible for pain. Paracetamol acts as an analgesic by inhibiting the release of certain chemical mediators that produce pain. Tramadol and paracetamol, in combination, have a faster action and provide quick relief from pain.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take TRAMACAD P TABLET as advised by your physician.
For tablet:
Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
For effervescent tablet:
Take TRAMACAD P TABLET by dissolving in a glass of drinking water.
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF TRAMACAD P TABLET
COMMON
- nausea
- dizziness, drowsiness
- vomiting
- digestion problems (constipation, flatulence, diarrhoea)
- stomach pain
- dry mouth
- itching, sweating
- headache, shaking
- confusion, sleep disorders, mood changes (anxiety, nervousness, feeling of high spirits)
UNCOMMON
- increase in pulse or blood pressure increase in pulse or blood pressure, heart rate or heart rhythm disorders
- difficulty or pain on passing water/protein in the urine
- skin reactions (such as rashes, hives)
- tingling or numbness sensation in hands or feet, ringing in the ears, involuntary muscle twitching
- depression, nightmares, memory lapses
- difficulty swallowing, blood in the stools
- shivering, hot flushes, pain in the chest
RARE
- uncoordinated movements
- addiction
- blurred vision
Stop taking TRAMACAD P TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- allergic rection (signs include skin rashes, sudden swelling of the face and neck, difficulties breathing or drop of blood pressure and fainting)
- hallucinations (hearing, seeing or sensing things that are not really there)
- breathing difficulty
- fits
- transient loss of consciousness (syncope)
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Nausea or vomiting:
Try to take TRAMACAD P TABLET with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil rich, fried or spicy foods. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.
Diarrhoea:
Drink lot of fluids such as water or fruit juices to keep yourself hydrated. Avoid taking any medicine on your own for managing diarrhea. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.
Headache:
Rest and relax. Drink plenty of fluids such as water or electrolytes. Apply a pain-relieving balm on the forehead if required. Do not consume too much of alcohol. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.
Dry mouth:
Sip water regularly and other sugar free liquids. Do not use mouthwashes that contain alcohol because they can make your mouth dry, use mouthwash that is used only for dry mouth. Limit your caffeine intake. Avoid smoking or using tobacco products. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.
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