Pengesic SR 100 mg

Indication

Relief of moderate to moderately severe pain.

Ingredients

• Tramadol hydrochloride 100 mg

Direction

Prescription only (POM); for oral use as directed by a doctor. Adults and adolescents over 12 years: usually 1 tablet (100 mg) twice daily, about 12 hours apart, increased if needed by the doctor; do not exceed 400 mg per day. Swallow whole with water; do not crush or chew. Refer to the package insert for full dosage information.

Side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• constipation
• Dizziness
• drowsiness
• headache
• Sweating
• dry mouth
• Dependence and withdrawal symptoms with prolonged use
• rarely seizures
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if serious reactions or allergy occur.

Precautions

• Prescription
• only opioid analgesic
• risk of dependence and misuse
• do not exceed the prescribed dose
• Do not drink alcohol or combine with sedatives
• other opioids
• or antidepressants (MAOIs
• SSRIs) unless advised by a doctor
• Do not drive or operate machinery if drowsy or dizzy
• Caution in epilepsy
• head injury
• breathing problems
• liver or kidney disease
• Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if serious reactions or allergy occur.