Dosage form | Tramal long®

Dosage form

  • TabletsFilm coated tablets
  • Drop

Effect

Tramadol (the active ingredient of Tramal) binds to central (brainspinal cord) opiate receptors and leads to a reduced perception of pain by inhibiting the transmission of excitation (pain transmission via nerves).

Application

Tramal® long 100 mg can be taken independently of meals. It is recommended to take it after meals. The slow-release tablets should be swallowed whole with plenty of liquid.

The tablets should not be divided, as this may impair the delayed release of the active ingredient. The daily dose should be divided into two single doses, morning and evening. When taking the tablets, fixed times should ideally be observed. The tablets should be taken at 12-hour intervals (e.g. 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.).

Dosage

Since Tramal is a prescription drug for the treatment of pain, we recommend that you consult a doctor who can work with you to adjust the dosage more precisely to your needs and your current medical condition. Tramadol is available in dosages between 50 and 100 mg. The most common forms of administration are capsules, droplets or suppositories.

The starting dose, the dose with which one starts taking the medication, depends on the intensity of the pain and the body weight. The dosages that follow are also determined by the intensity of the pain. While taking Tramal, care should be taken to ensure that the dose is high enough to relieve the pain, but that the side effects such as nausea, dizziness, headache and dry mouth are kept within tolerable limits.

Dosage for adults

In adults, dosages of between 50-100 mg are common, depending on the intensity of pain. For moderately severe pain, a whole capsule of 50 mg, unchewed and unbroken, with plenty of water should be taken at the beginning. If there is no pain relief after 30-60 minutes, another 50 mg capsule can be taken.

Afterwards, however, there should be an interval of 4-6 hours before the next intake. The maximum daily dose of 400 mg tramal must not be exceeded. At a dosage of 100 mg this would correspond to 4 capsules, at a dosage of 50 mg 8 capsules, etc.In an interval of 4-6 hours, 20 to 40 drops can be taken, again according to the intensity of pain.

20 droplets correspond to a dosage of 50 mg tramal. For moderately severe pain, 20 droplets should be taken, and pain relief should be felt after 30-60 minutes. If this is not the case, another 20 drops can be taken once.

Afterwards an interval of at least 4 hours should be observed. The duration of effect, i.e. the time in which the drug relieves the pain, is about 4 to 8 hours. The maximum daily dosage is 160 droplets, which corresponds to a dose of 400 mg of tramal.