Xtram Plus 50mg/500mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Saga Laboratories
Active Ingredient Tramadol (50mg) + Paracetamol (500mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingYes
Therapeutic ClassPAIN ANALGESICS
User Rating4.7
User Reviews469

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Xtram Plus Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Xtram Plus 50mg/500mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Answer

Xtram Plus 50mg/500mg Tablet Reviews

Xtram Plus 50mg/500mg is a combination of two pain killer medicines that is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

Xtram Plus 50mg/500mg should be taken in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food. In case you experience stomach upset then take the medicine with food. It is important not to miss doses and to keep taking them until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop. Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor.

This medicine may cause side effects like vomiting, nausea, dryness in the mouth, dizziness, and constipation in some patients. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Inform your doctor immediately if any rash or allergic reaction is observed while taking this medicine. If you are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before taking this medicine.

How Xtram Plus 50mg/500mg Tablet Works

Xtram Plus 50mg/500mg is a combination of two medicines: Tramadol and Paracetamol which relieve severe pain. Tramadol is an opoid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception. Paracetamol works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain.

How to Use Xtram Plus 50mg/500mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Xtram Plus 50mg/500mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Xtram Plus 50mg/500mg Tablet

  • In Moderate to severe pain: Xtram Plus 50mg/500mg effectively relieves moderate to severe pain in conditions like menstrual cramp, arthritis, headache, muscle aches if taken when the first signs of pain occur. It works by reducing substances in the body that causes pain. This gives relief from pain and discomfort and thus improves the quality of your life. Take Xtram Plus 50mg/500mg by mouth as directed by your doctor.

Uses of Xtram Plus 50mg/500mg Tablet

  • Moderate to severe pain

Xtram Plus 50mg/500mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Kidney  CAUTION
Xtram Plus 50mg/500mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Xtram Plus 50mg/500mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
Xtram Plus 50mg/500mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Xtram Plus 50mg/500mg.
Breast feeding  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Xtram Plus 50mg/500mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.Consult a doctor immediately if the baby shows signs of increased sleepiness (more than usual), difficulty breastfeeding, breathing problems, or limpness.
Liver  CAUTION
Xtram Plus 50mg/500mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Xtram Plus 50mg/500mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, the use of Xtram Plus 50mg/500mg is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Xtram Plus 50mg/500mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Drink plenty of water while taking this medicine.
  • Xtram Plus 50mg/500mg is used to treat various painful conditions.
  • Do not take any other pain medicine without asking your doctor first.
  • It is better to take it with milk or food to prevent stomach upset.
  • During long-term treatment, your doctor may want to take regular blood tests to monitor your liver function.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.

References

  1. FDA approved prescribing information. Tramadol hydrochlorid; 1995 [revised May 2010].
  2. Paracetamol. Barnstaple, Devon: Actavis UK Ltd.; 1980 [revised 23 Dec. 2016].
  3. Drugs.com. Paracetamol.
  4. Drugs.com. Tramadol.

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