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Ultracet (combination with acetaminophen) is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. It may be used to treat pain caused by surgery and chronic conditions such as cancer or joint pain. Ultracet (combination with acetaminophen) is in a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics. It works by decreasing the body's sense of pain.
Ultracet (combination with acetaminophen) comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It may be taken with or without food. Your doctor may start you on a low dose of Ultracet (combination with acetaminophen) and gradually increase your dose not more often than every 3 days. Ultracet (combination with acetaminophen) may be taken every 4–6 hours as needed. If you take too much Ultracet (combination with acetaminophen), you may experience serious side effects.Ask your doctor about the maximum number of tablets that you may take for each dose or for a 24-hour period.Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Ultracet (combination with acetaminophen) exactly as directed. Ultracet (combination with acetaminophen) can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or take it for a longer period of time than prescribed by your doctor. Call your doctor if you find that you want to take extra medication or notice any other unusual changes in your behavior or mood. Do not stop taking Ultracet (combination with acetaminophen) suddenly without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Ultracet (combination with acetaminophen), you may experience side effects. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.If you suddenly stop taking Ultracet (combination with acetaminophen) you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as nervousness; panic; sweating; difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep; runny nose, sneezing, or cough; numbness, pain, burning, or tingling in your hands or feet; hair standing on end; or rarely, hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist). |