About tramadol
Opioid analgesic
Used for
- Short-term treatment of moderate to moderately severe pain
Usual adult dose
Usually 50–100 mg every 4–6 hours as needed; maximum 400 mg daily.
Usual dose in children
Not recommended for children under 12; generally avoided under 18 after tonsil or adenoid surgery.
Common side effects
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness or sleepiness
- Constipation
- Risk of dependence and slowed breathing
Important warnings
- Can cause addiction, overdose, and life-threatening breathing problems.
- Avoid alcohol and driving if drowsy or dizzy.
- Risk is higher with sedatives, lung disease, or older age.
- Seizures and serotonin syndrome can occur.
Pregnancy
May cause newborn withdrawal or breathing problems; use during pregnancy requires careful medical assessment.
Breastfeeding
Generally not recommended; tramadol can pass into milk and may cause serious infant sleepiness or breathing problems.
Interactions
- Alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and other sedatives increase breathing and sedation risks.
- Antidepressants and other serotonergic medicines can increase serotonin syndrome risk.
- Some medicines affect tramadol levels or increase seizure risk.
- MAO inhibitors should not be combined with tramadol.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.