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Package Leaflet: Information for the User

Tramadol Normon 50 mg Hard Capsules EFG

Tramadol hydrochloride

Read this leaflet carefully before you start to take this medicine because it contains important information for you.

• Keep this leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
• If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not give it to others even if they have the same symptoms as you, as it may harm them.
• If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

Tramadol, the active ingredient of this medication, is an analgesic belonging to the opioid group that acts on the central nervous system. It relieves pain by acting on specific nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain.

Tramadol Normon is used in the treatment of moderate to intense pain.

Do not take Tramadol Normon:

• if you are allergic to tramadol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
• in case of acute intoxications caused by alcohol, sleeping pills, analgesics or other psychotropic drugs (medicines that act on the mood and emotions);
• if you are also taking MAO inhibitors (a certain type of medicine used to treat depression), or if you have taken them in the last 14 days before starting treatment with this medicine (see "Taking Tramadol Normon with other medicines");
• if you have epilepsy and your seizures are not adequately controlled with treatment;
• for the treatment of withdrawal syndrome.

Warnings and precautions

Consult your doctor before starting to take Tramadol Normon:

• if you think you are dependent on other analgesics (opioids);
• if you have consciousness disorders (if you think you are going to faint);
• if you are in a state of shock (a sign of this state may be cold sweat);
• if you have increased intracranial pressure (for example after a head injury or diseases that affect the brain);
• if you have difficulty breathing;
• if you are epileptic or have seizures, because the risk of seizures may increase;
• if you have any liver or kidney disease.
• if you suffer from depression and are taking antidepressants, as some may interact with tramadol (see "Other medicines and Tramadol Normon").

There is a weak risk that you may experience a serotonin syndrome that can occur after taking tramadol in combination with certain antidepressants or tramadol alone. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the symptoms associated with this serious syndrome (see section 4 "Possible side effects").

Seizures have been reported in patients taking tramadol at the recommended dose.

The risk may increase when the tramadol dose exceeds the recommended maximum daily dose (400 mg).

Tolerance, dependence and addiction

This medicine contains tramadol, which is an opioid medicine. Repeated use of opioids can make the drug less effective (the body becomes accustomed to it, known as pharmacological tolerance). Repeated use of Tramadol Normon can also cause dependence, abuse and addiction, which could lead to a potentially fatal overdose. The risk of these side effects may be higher with a higher dose and longer use.

Dependence or addiction can cause a feeling of lack of control over the amount of medicine you should use or the frequency with which you should use it.

The risk of dependence or addiction varies from person to person. The risk of becoming dependent or addicted to Tramadol Normon may be higher if:

- You or any member of your family have abused alcohol or experienced dependence on it, prescription medicines or illegal drugs ("addiction").

- You are a smoker.

- You have had any problems with your mood (depression, anxiety or a personality disorder) or have followed treatment with a psychiatrist for other mental illnesses.

If you notice any of the following symptoms while using Tramadol Normon, it could be a sign of dependence or addiction:

– You need to use the medicine for longer than indicated by your doctor.

– You need to use a higher dose than recommended.

– You are using the medicine for reasons other than those prescribed, for example, "to feel calm" or "to help you sleep".

– You have made repeated and unsuccessful attempts to stop using the medicine or control its use.

– You feel unwell when you stop using the medicine, and you feel better once you take it again ("withdrawal symptoms").

If you notice any of these signs, consult your doctor to determine the best treatment for you, when it is appropriate to stop taking the medicine and how to do it safely (see section 3, if you interrupt treatment with Tramadol Normon).

Tramadol is transformed in the liver by an enzyme. Some people have a variation of this enzyme and this can affect each person differently. In some people, it may not be possible to achieve sufficient pain relief, while others may be more likely to experience severe side effects.

If you notice any of the following side effects, you should stop taking this medicine and consult a doctor immediately:

• slow or shallow breathing, confusion, drowsiness, constricted pupils, general discomfort or vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite.
• extreme fatigue, loss of appetite, severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or low blood pressure. These may be indicators of adrenal insufficiency (low cortisol levels). If you have these symptoms, contact your doctor, who will decide if you need to take hormone supplements.

Respiratory disorders related to sleep

Tramadol Normon may cause respiratory disorders related to sleep, such as sleep apnea (pauses in breathing during sleep) and sleep-related hypoxemia (low oxygen levels in the blood).Among the symptoms may be pauses in breathing during sleep, nocturnal awakenings due to lack of breath, difficulty maintaining sleep or excessive daytime sleepiness. If you or someone else observes these symptoms, contact your doctor. Your doctor may consider reducing the dose.

Taking Tramadol Normon with other medicines

Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have taken recently or may need to take any other medicine.

- Gabapentin or pregabalin to treat epilepsy or pain due to nerve problems (neuropathic pain).

You should avoid simultaneous treatment of tramadol with MAO inhibitors (a certain type of medicine used to treat depression).

The effect and duration of pain relief produced by tramadol may be reduced if you take medicines that contain:

• Carbamazepine (for epilepsy);
• Ondansetron (to prevent nausea).

Your doctor will tell you if you should take this medicine and in what dose.

The risk of side effects increases:

• if you are taking this medicine simultaneously with other analgesics such as morphine and codeine (even when used to treat cough) and alcohol. In these cases, you may feel drowsy or dizzy. If this happens, consult your doctor.

The concomitant use of tramadol with sedatives or sleep medications (such as benzodiazepines) increases the risk of drowsiness, respiratory difficulties (respiratory depression), coma and may be potentially fatal. Therefore, it should only be considered when other treatment options are not possible.

However, if your doctor prescribes tramadol with sedatives, you should limit the dose and duration of concomitant treatment.

• Inform your doctor about all sedatives you are taking and follow your doctor's dose recommendation strictly. It may be helpful to inform your friends and family about the signs and symptoms mentioned above. Inform your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms;if you are taking medicines that facilitate or may cause seizures, such as certain antidepressants or antipsychotics. The risk of seizures increases if you take tramadol simultaneously with these medicines. Your doctor will tell you if tramadol is suitable for you;
• if you are taking antidepressants. Tramadol may interact with these medicines and you may experience a serotonin syndrome (see section 4 "Possible side effects").
• if you are taking anticoagulant coumarins (medicines to thin the blood) such as warfarin, while taking tramadol. The effect of these medicines on blood coagulation may be affected and bleeding may occur;
• if you take medicines that can increase the accumulation of tramadol and, therefore, its side effects (such as ritonavir, quinidine, paroxetine, fluoxetine, sertraline, amitriptyline, isoniazid, ketoconazole and erythromycin).

Taking Tramadol Normon with food and alcohol

Do not consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine, as its effect may be intensified.

Foods do not affect the effect of tramadol.

Children and adolescents

Use in children with respiratory problems:

Tramadol is not recommended for use in children with respiratory problems, as the symptoms of tramadol toxicity may worsen in these children.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you think you may be pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.

There is very little information available on the safety of tramadol in pregnant women. Therefore, you should not take this medicine if you are pregnant.

Long-term treatment during pregnancy may cause withdrawal syndrome in newborns.

Tramadol is excreted in breast milk. Therefore, you should not take this medicine more than once during breastfeeding, or if you take tramadol more than once, you should stop breastfeeding.

Based on human experience, it is not suggested that tramadol affects male and female fertility.

Driving and operating machines

Ask your doctor if you can drive or operate machines during treatment with this medicine. It is essential to observe how this medicine affects you before driving or operating machines. Do not drive or operate machines if you feel drowsy, dizzy, have blurred vision or double vision, or have difficulty concentrating. Be especially careful at the start of treatment, after increasing the dose, after changing the formulation and/or when taking it with other medicines.

This medicine contains yellow orange S (E-110), which may cause allergic reactions because it contains yellow orange S (E-110). It may cause asthma, especially in patients allergic to acetylsalicylic acid.

This medicine contains sodium

This medicine contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per 50 mg of tramadol hydrochloride; this is, essentially "sodium-free".

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.

Before starting treatment and regularly during it, your doctor will also explain what you can expect from the use of Tramadol Normon, when and for how long you should use it, when you should contact your doctor and when you should discontinue use (see also section 2).

The dose should be adjusted to the intensity of the pain and your individual sensitivity. Normally, the lowest dose that produces pain relief should be used. Do not take more than 400 mg of tramadol hydrochloride per day, unless your doctor has told you otherwise.

Unless your doctor has given you different instructions, the recommended dose is:

Adults and adolescents over 12 years old

Normally, the initial dose is 1-2 capsules (equivalent to 50-100 mg of tramadol hydrochloride).

The effect may last between 4-6 hours, depending on the pain.

Children

This medicine is not recommended for children under 12 years old.

Older adults

In older adults (over 75 years), the elimination of tramadol may be slow. If this is your case, your doctor may recommend prolonging the dosing intervals.

Patients with liver or kidney disease/patients on dialysis

If you have a severe liver or kidney disease, treatment with this medicine is not recommended. If you have moderate liver or kidney disease, your doctor may prolong the dosing intervals.

How and when to take Tramadol Normon?

The capsules are administered orally.

Swallow the capsules whole without dividing or chewing them and with sufficient liquid.

You can take the capsules either with an empty stomach or with meals.

For how long should you take Tramadol Normon?

This medicine should not be administered for longer than strictly necessary. If you require prolonged treatment, your doctor will monitor you at short and regular intervals (if necessary with interruptions in treatment) to see if you should continue treatment with this medicine and at what dose.

If you estimate that the effect of this medicine is too strong or too weak, inform your doctor or pharmacist.

If you take more Tramadol Normon than you should

If you have taken an additional dose by mistake, generally you will not have any negative effects. Take the next dose as prescribed.

After taking very high doses of tramadol, you may experience pupil constriction, vomiting, decreased blood pressure, increased heart rate, collapse, decreased level of consciousness to coma (deep unconsciousness), seizures, and difficulty breathing that may lead to respiratory arrest. In this case, call a doctor immediately!

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or call the Toxicological Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount taken. It is recommended to bring the medicine package insert to the healthcare professional.

If you forget to take Tramadol Normon

If you forget to take the medicine, it is likely that the pain will return. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed doses, simply continue taking tramadol as you have been doing until now.

If you interrupt treatment with Tramadol Normon

If you interrupt or discontinue treatment with this medicine too soon, it is likely that the pain will return. If you want to discontinue treatment due to side effects, consult your doctor.

You should not stop taking this medicine suddenly unless your doctor tells you to. If you want to stop taking your medicine, talk to your doctor first, especially if you have been taking it for a long time. Your doctor will inform you when and how to discontinue it, which can be done by gradually reducing the dose to reduce the likelihood of unnecessary side effects (withdrawal symptoms).

Generally, no adverse effects occur when treatment is interrupted with tramadol. However, in rare cases, people who have been taking this medicine for some time may feel unwell if they stop treatment abruptly. They may feel agitated, anxious, nervous, or shaky.

They may find themselves hyperactive, having difficulty sleeping, or experiencing digestive and intestinal transit problems. Very few people may experience panic attacks, hallucinations, unusual perceptions such as itching, numbness, and tingling, and ringing in the ears (tinnitus). Very rarely, more unusual symptoms of the central nervous system have been detected, such as confusion, delirium, change in perception of personality (derealization), and change in perception of reality (depersonalization) and delusions of persecution (paranoia). If you experience any of these symptoms after stopping treatment with this medicine, consult your doctor.

If you have any other questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.

You should consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of an allergic reaction such as swelling of the face, tongue, and/or throat and/or difficulty swallowing and hives along with difficulty breathing.

The most common side effects during treatment with tramadol are nausea and dizziness, which occur in more than 1 in 10 people.

Very common:may affect more than 1 in 10 people

• Dizziness.
• Nausea.

Common:may affect 1 in 10 people

• Headache, numbness.
• Fatigue.
• Constipation, dry mouth, vomiting.
• Sweating (hyperhidrosis).

Uncommon:may affect 1 in 100 people

• Effects on the heart and blood circulation (strong heartbeats and rapid heartbeats, feeling of dizziness or collapse). These side effects may occur particularly in patients who are lying down or who are engaging in physical effort.
• Desire to vomit (retching), gastrointestinal discomfort (e.g. feeling of pressure in the stomach, swelling), diarrhea.
• Dermatological reactions (e.g. itching, skin rash).

Rare:may affect 1 in 1,000 people

• Allergic reactions (e.g. difficulty breathing, wheezing, skin swelling) and shock (sudden circulatory failure) have occurred in very rare cases.
• Slow heart rate.
• Increased blood pressure.
• Abnormal sensations (e.g. itching, tingling, numbness), tremor, seizures, muscle cramps, uncoordinated movements, transient loss of consciousness (syncope), speech disorders.
• Seizures occur mainly after the use of high doses of tramadol or when another medicine that may induce them is taken simultaneously.
• Changes in appetite.
• Hallucinations, confusion, sleep disturbances, delirium, anxiety, and nightmares.
• Psychological changes may occur after treatment with tramadol. Their intensity and nature may vary (depending on the patient's personality and the duration of treatment). These may appear in the form of changes in mood (usually euphoria, occasionally irritability), changes in activity (usually decreased and occasionally increased) and decreased cognitive and sensory perception (alterations of the senses and perception that may lead to judgment errors).
• It may cause dependence on the medicine. When treatment is stopped abruptly, withdrawal syndrome (see "If you stop taking tramadol") may occur.
• Blurred vision, pupil constriction (miosis), excessive pupil dilation (mydriasis).
• Slow breathing, shortness of breath (dyspnea).
• There have been reports of cases of worsening asthma, however it has not been established whether they were caused by tramadol. If the recommended doses are exceeded or if it is taken concomitantly with other medicines that depress brain function, a decrease in respiratory frequency may occur.
• Muscle weakness.
• Difficulty or pain urinating, decreased urine output (dysuria).

Very rare:may affect 1 in 10,000 people

• Increased liver enzymes.

Frequency not known:frequency that cannot be estimated from the available data

• Decreased blood sugar levels.
• Hypophagia.

Indeterminate frequency (cannot be estimated from the available data)

Serotonin syndrome, which may manifest as changes in mental state (e.g. agitation, hallucinations, coma), and other effects, such as fever, increased heart rate, unstable blood pressure, involuntary muscle contractions, muscle rigidity, lack of coordination, and/or gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g. nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) (see section 2 "What you need to know before taking ).

Reporting of side effects:

If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible side effect that does not appear in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish System for the Pharmacovigilance of Medicines for Human Use:https://www.notificaram.es.By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.

Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.

Store this medication in a safe and secure location, inaccessible to others. This medication may cause severe harm or even be fatal to individuals who have not been prescribed it.

Store below 30 °C.

Do not use this medication after the expiration date appearing on the packaging after CAD. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.

Medications should not be disposed of through drains or trash. Dispose of packaging and unused medications at the Sigre Point of the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of packaging and unused medications. By doing so, you will help protect the environment.

Composition of Tramadol Normon 50 mg hard capsules

The active ingredient is tramadol hydrochloride. Each hard capsule contains 50 mg of tramadol hydrochloride.

The other components are: microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, magnesium stearate, and colloidal silicon dioxide. The hard gelatin capsule is composed of: gelatin, brilliant blue (E-133), quinoline yellow (E-104), sunset yellow (E-110), and titanium dioxide (E-171).

Appearance of the product and content of the packaging

It is presented in the form of green and yellow gelatin capsules.

The medicine is supplied in packaging of 20, 60, and 500 capsules conditioned in aluminum/PVC blister with a leaflet.

Only some sizes of packaging may be commercially marketed.

Holder of the marketing authorization and responsible for manufacturing

LABORATORIOS NORMON, S.A.

Ronda de Valdecarrizo, 6 – 28760 Tres Cantos – Madrid (SPAIN)

Other presentations

Tramadol Normon 100 mg/2 ml injectable solution and for infusion EFG.

Last review date of this leaflet: May 2024

Detailed and updated information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS)http://www.aemps.gob.es/