Tramed Sr 50mg Tablets

Tramed Sr 50mg Tablets is a pain-relieving medication used to treat moderate to severe pain. It contains tramadol, which belongs to a class of medicines called analgesics. It inhibits the production of chemical which is responsible for pain (prostaglandins).

Dosage

Overdose

• In case of an overdose, seek urgent medical help

Missed a Dose

Take Tramed Sr 50mg Tablets as soon as you remember if you forget a dose. However, if your next dosage is approaching, ignore the missing quantity and return to your usual schedule. Do not take two doses.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Tramadol is a pain reliever that reduces pain perception by inhibiting the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

Directions for Use

• Tramed Sr 50mg Tablets should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
• You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Tramed Sr 50mg Tablets during pregnancy?

Tramed Sr 50mg Tablets should not be used during pregnancy as limited safety data is available, thus consult your doctor before using it.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Tramed Sr 50mg Tablets while breastfeeding?

Tramed Sr 50mg Tablets should not be used while breastfeeding as tramadol passes into breastmilk in small amounts, thus consult your doctor before using it.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Tramed Sr 50mg Tablets ?

You may feel dizzy or drowsy after taking this medicine. Caution is needed while driving or operating machines.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Tramed Sr 50mg Tablets ?

You must avoid consuming alcohol with Tramed Sr 50mg Tablets

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are suffering from any liver or kidney problem
• You experience fits or seizures
• You suffer from any psychiatric illnesses and are on medication for the same.
• You are taking other medicines containing paracetamol or tramadol
• You develop any allergic symptoms or Serotonin syndrome
• You are taking medicines to treat pain (containing buprenorphine, nalbuphine or pentazocine)
• You notice any sleep-related breathing problems, contact your doctor immediately.
• You experience tiredness, lack of appetite, severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting or low blood pressure, immediately contact your doctor.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to tramadol or similar medicines or any other ingredients of Tramed Sr 50mg Tablets
• If you are suffering from epilepsy or fits which is not under control by your current treatment
• If you are taking sleeping pills, painkillers, or medicines that affect mood or consume alcohol regularly
• If you are taking certain medicines for the treatment of depression or Parkinson’s disease

Side effects

• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Sweating
• Dry mouth

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Tramed Sr 50mg Tablets works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially if you are taking medicines to treat your heart problems, psychiatric illnesses, fits, Parkinson’s disease, allergy, cough, pain or are taking sedative medicines, blood thinners, medications used to stop vomiting.
• This medicine should not be taken simultaneously or for atleast 2 weeks after treatment with certain medicines (monoamine oxidase inhibitors or MAOIs) used for psychiatric illnesses.

Storage and disposal

• Store Tramed Sr 50mg Tablets s in a clean and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
• Keep it away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Tramed Sr 50mg Tablets used for?

Tramed Sr 50mg Tablets is used for the treatment of moderate-to-severe pain

What is the composition of Tramed Sr 50mg Tablets ?

Tramed Sr 50mg Tablets contains tramadol as its main component.