What is Ultracet?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Pharmacy

Ultracet is a prescription pain medication that combines an opioid painkiller (tramadol) with the common pain reliever acetaminophen. This combination has been found to offer better pain relief than either medicine used alone. It is used for the short-term management of acute pain and is typically prescribed for five days or less.

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