Trusted Prescription Drug Information

• Take tramadol exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water.
• Tramadol can be taken with or without food.
• Side effects from treatment with tramadol may be decreased by a slow increase in dose, as directed by your doctor. The tablets can easily be broken in half at the score if needed. The maximum dose of tramadol for an average healthy adult is 100 mg per dose, every 4 to 6 hours, up to 400 mg per day. People over 75 years of age should not take more than 300 mg per day. People with liver or kidney disease may need lower daily doses. Follow your doctor’s directions.
• Do not take more of this medication than is prescribed for you. If the pain is not being controlled, talk to your doctor. Taking more than the prescribed amount of this medication could result in seizures or decreased breathing.
• Store tramadol at room temperature away from moisture and heat.