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HomeQ & AQuestionsTramadol - what are the... Question posted by mosteel on 9 Sep 2009 Last updated on 9 September 2009 by phillip6103 Official Answer by Drugs.com 9 Sep 2009 Tramadol is available in 50mg, 100mg, 200mg and 300mg strengths. The 100, 200 and 300mg are extended release formulations. just to be more in depth tramadol comes in many forms, including:capsules tablets extended-release tablets extended-release capsules chewable tablets low-residue and/or uncoated tablets that can be taken by the sublingual and buccal routes suppositories effervescent tablets and powders ampoules of sterile solution for SC, IM, and IV injection preservative-free solutions for injection by the various spinal routes (epidural, intrathecal, caudal, and others) powders for compounding liquids both with and without alcohol for oral and sublingual administration, available in regular phials and bottles, dropper bottles, bottles with a pump similar to those used with liquid soap and phials with droppers built into the cap tablets and capsules containing paracetamol (acetaminophen) and aspirin and other agents Tramadol has been experimentally used in the form of an ingredient in multi-agent topical gels, creams, and solutions for nerve pain, rectal foam, concentrated retention enaema, and a skin plaster (transdermal patch) quite similar to those used with lidocaine.Tramadol has a characteristic taste which is mildly bitter but much less so than morphine and codeine. Oral and sublingual drops and liquid preparations come with and without added flavouring. Its relative effectivness via transmucousal routes (sublingual, buccal, rectal) is around that of codeine, and, like codeine, it is also metabolised in the liver to stronger metabolites (see below).The maximum dosage for tramadol in any form is 400 mg/day. Certain manufacturers or formulations have lower maximum doses. For example, Ultracet (37.5 mg/325 mg tramadol/APAP tablets) is capped at 8 per day (300 mg/day). Other popular formulations such as Ultram ER are available in 100, 200, and 300 mg/day doses. Patients with impaired liver function or using SSRIs should consult with their doctor regarding adjusted dosing.this was taken from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tramadol Related topicstramadol Further information Tramadol uses and safety info Tramadol prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals) Side effects
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