Tramal is a drug that contains tramadol in its composition, an analgesic that acts on the central nervous system and indicates for the relief of moderate to severe pain.
This drug is available in drops, tablets, capsules and injectables, and can be purchased from pharmacies, for a price of approximately 50 to 90 reais, upon presentation of a prescription.
The dosage depends on the dosage form used
The dose of 50 mg capsules and 100 mg tablets should be determined by the doctor and the recommended dose should be as low as possible to produce analgesia, which can range from 50 to 400 mg/ day.
The dose should be determined by the doctor and the recommended dose should be as low as possible to produce analgesia. For adults and young people over the age of 16, the recommended dose varies from 20 to 160 drops per day, which equates to 50 to 400 mg/day, respectively.
The injectable should be administered by a healthcare professional and the recommended dose should be based on the weight and intensity of the pain.
Tramal should not be used in people with hypersensitivity to tramadol or any of the components of the product, people who have or have had MAO inhibitors in the last 14 days, who have uncontrolled epilepsy with treatment or who are in abstinence treatment.Acute alcohol poisoning, hypnotics, opioids and other psychotropic drugs.
In addition, it should not be used by pregnant or nursing women without medical advice.
Some of the most common side effects that can occur during treatment with Tramal are headache, drowsiness, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, excessive sweating and fatigue.
No, Tramal contains tramadol, a substance extracted from opium, in addition to morphine, although both opioids are used as analgesics, are different molecules, with different indications, and morphine is used in more extreme situations.