TRAMADOL/PARACETAMOL STADA 75 mg/650 mg TABLETS

Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

Tramadol/Paracetamol Stada 75 mg/650 mg Tablets

Tramadol, Paracetamol Hydrochloride

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.

Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

• Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.

if they have the same symptoms as you, as it may harm them.

• If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

Contents of the pack and other information

1. What Tramadol/Paracetamol Stada is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you take Tramadol/Paracetamol Stada
3. How to take Tramadol/Paracetamol Stada
4. Possible side effects.
5. Storage of Tramadol/Paracetamol Stada
6. Pack contents and further information.

1. What Tramadol/Paracetamol Stada is and what it is used for

Tramadol/Paracetamol is a combination of two pain relievers, tramadol and paracetamol, which work together to relieve pain.

This medicine is used for the symptomatic treatment of moderate to severe pain, when your doctor considers that a combination of tramadol and paracetamol is necessary.

Tramadol/Paracetamol should only be used by adults and children over 12 years of age.

2. What you need to know before you start taking Tramadol/Paracetamol Stada

Do not takeTramadol/Paracetamol Stada:

• If you are allergic to any of the active substances or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
• In case of acute alcohol intoxication, if you are taking sleeping pills, potent pain relievers (opioids), or other psychotropic medicines (medicines that can alter mood and emotions).

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• If you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (certain medicines used to treat depression or Parkinson's disease), or if you have taken them in the last 14 days before treatment with tramadol/paracetamol.
• If you have severe liver disease.
• If you have epilepsy that is not adequately controlled with your current treatment.

Warnings and precautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take tramadol/paracetamol

• If you are taking other medicines that contain paracetamol or tramadol;
• If you have liver problems or liver disease or if you notice that your eyes or skin turn yellow. This may be a sign of jaundice or problems with your bile ducts;
• If you have kidney problems;

• If you have severe breathing difficulties, for example, asthma or severe lung problems;
• If you are epileptic or have had seizures or convulsions;
• If you have recently had a head injury, severe headaches associated with vomiting;
• If you have been dependent on any other medicine used for pain relief, for example, morphine;
• If you are taking other medicines for pain relief that contain buprenorphine, nalbuphine, or pentazocine;
• If you are going to be anesthetized. Tell your doctor or dentist that you are using tramadol/paracetamol.
• If you suffer from depression and are taking antidepressants, as some may interact with tramadol (see "Other medicines and Tramadol/Paracetamol Stada").

During treatment with Tramadol/Paracetamol Stada, inform your doctor immediately if:

• You have severe diseases, such as severe kidney failure or sepsis (when bacteria and their toxins circulate in the blood, causing damage to organs), or if you have malnutrition, chronic alcoholism, or are also taking flucloxacillin (an antibiotic). A serious disease called metabolic acidosis (an anomaly in the blood and fluids) has been reported in patients in these situations when paracetamol is used at regular doses for a prolonged period or when paracetamol is taken with flucloxacillin. The symptoms of metabolic acidosis may include: severe breathing difficulties with deep and rapid breathing, drowsiness, feeling unwell (nausea) and vomiting.

If you have had any of these problems while taking tramadol/paracetamol, inform your doctor. He will decide if you should continue taking this medicine.

Tolerance, dependence, and addiction

This medicine contains tramadol, which is an opioid medicine. Repeated use of opioids can make the medicine less effective (you get used to it, which is known as tolerance). Repeated use of tramadol/paracetamol can also lead to dependence, abuse, and addiction, which can result in a potentially fatal overdose. The risk of these side effects may increase with a higher dose and longer use.

Dependence or addiction can make you feel that you no longer control the amount of medicine you need to take or how often you need to take it.

The risk of becoming dependent or addicted varies from person to person. You may have a higher risk of becoming dependent or addicted to tramadol/paracetamol if:

• You or someone in your family has abused or been dependent on alcohol, prescription medicines, or illegal drugs ("addiction").
• You are a smoker.
• You have ever had problems with your mood (depression, anxiety, or personality disorder) or have been treated by a psychiatrist for other mental illnesses.

If you notice any of the following signs while taking tramadol/paracetamol, it could be a sign that you have become dependent or addicted:

• You need to take the medicine for longer than advised by your doctor
• You need to take more than the recommended dose
• You use the medicine for reasons other than those prescribed, for example, "to calm down" or "to sleep"
• You have repeatedly tried and failed to stop or control the use of the medicine
• When you stop taking the medicine, you feel unwell, and you feel better when you take it again ("withdrawal effect")

If you notice any of these signs, talk to your doctor so that he can indicate the best treatment for you, including when it is appropriate to stop taking it and how to do it safely (see section 3, If you stop taking tramadol/paracetamol).

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, sufficient pain relief may not be achieved, while others are more likely to suffer from serious side effects. If you notice any of the following side effects, you must stop taking this medicine and consult a doctor immediately: slow or shallow breathing, confusion, drowsiness, constricted pupils, general malaise, or vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite.

Sleep-related breathing disorders

Tramadol/paracetamol may cause sleep-related breathing disorders, such as sleep apnea (pauses in breathing during sleep) and sleep-related hypoxemia (low oxygen level in the blood). Symptoms may include pauses in breathing during sleep, nighttime 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 a dose reduction.

Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you experience any of the following symptoms while taking tramadol/paracetamol:

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 hormonal supplements.

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 present any of the symptoms related to this serious syndrome (see section 4 "Possible side effects").

Children and adolescents

The use of this medicine is not recommended in children under 12 years of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children.

Use in children with respiratory problems

The use of tramadol is not recommended in children with respiratory problems, as the symptoms of tramadol toxicity can worsen in these children.

Other medicines and Tramadol/Paracetamol Stada

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using or have recently used any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription.

Important:this medicine contains paracetamol and tramadol. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicine that contains paracetamol or tramadol, so that you do not exceed the maximum daily dose.

Do not taketramadol/paracetamol with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (see section "Do not take Tramadol/Paracetamol Stada").

The use of Tramadol/Paracetamol Stada is contraindicated if you are being treated with:

• Carbamazepine (a medicine normally used to treat epilepsy or certain types of pain, such as intense pain in the face called trigeminal neuralgia).
• Buprenorphine, nalbuphine, or pentazocine (opioid pain relievers). Pain relief may be reduced.

The risk of side effects increases:

• the concomitant use of tramadol/paracetamol with sedative medicines such as benzodiazepines or related medicines increases the risk of sedation, respiratory depression, coma, or even death. Due to this, concomitant use should only be considered when other treatment options are not possible. However, if your doctor prescribes tramadol/paracetamol with sedatives, the dose and duration of concomitant treatment should be limited by your doctor.

Tell your doctor about all sedative medicines you are taking and follow your doctor's dosing recommendations closely. It may be helpful to inform friends or relatives so that they are aware of the signs and symptoms indicated above. Contact your doctor when you experience these symptoms.

• medicines that can cause or provoke seizures, such as certain antidepressants or antipsychotics. The risk of seizures increases if you take tramadol/paracetamol simultaneously with these treatments. Your doctor will tell you if tramadol/paracetamol is suitable for you.

The effectiveness of tramadol/paracetamol may be altered if you are also taking:

• Metoclopramide, domperidone, or ondansetron (medicines for the treatment of nausea and vomiting),
• Colestyramine (a medicine that reduces cholesterol in the blood),

Your doctor will know which medicines are safe to use with tramadol/paracetamol.

Taking Tramadol/Paracetamol Stada with food, drinks, and alcohol

Tramadol/paracetamol may make you feel drowsy. Alcohol may make you feel more drowsy, so it is recommended not to drink alcohol while taking tramadol/paracetamol.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility

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

Because Tramadol/Paracetamol Stada contains tramadol, it is not recommended to use this medicine during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you become pregnant during treatment with tramadol/paracetamol, consult your doctor before taking the next tablet.

Breastfeeding

Tramadol may pass into breast milk. For this reason, you should not take tramadol/paracetamol more than once during breastfeeding, or, if you take tramadol/paracetamol more than once, you should stop breastfeeding.

Fertility

Based on human experience, it is not suggested that tramadol affects fertility in men and women. There are no data available on the combination of tramadol and paracetamol in fertility.

Driving and using machines

Ask your doctor if you can drive or use machines during treatment with this medicine. It is important that before driving or using machines, you observe how this medicine affects you. Do not drive or use 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 a dose increase, after a change in formulation, and/or when administering it in combination with other medicines.

Tramadol/Paracetamol Stada contains sodium

This medicine contains less than 23 mg of sodium (1 mmol) per tablet, which is essentially "sodium-free".

3. How to take Tramadol/Paracetamol Stada

Follow the instructions for administration of this medicine exactly as indicated by your doctor. If you are in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.

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

The dose should be adjusted to the intensity of the pain and your individual sensitivity. Normally, the lowest possible dose that produces pain relief should be used.

You should take this medicine for the shortest possible time.

The use of this medicine is not recommended in children under 12 years of age.

Unless your doctor prescribes otherwise, the recommended starting dose for adults and adolescents over 12 years of age is 1 tablet.

If necessary, you can increase the dose, as recommended by your doctor. The shortest interval between doses should be at least 6 hours.

Do not take more than 4 tablets of tramadol/paracetamol per day.

Do not take this medicine more frequently than indicated by your doctor.

Elderly patients

In elderly patients (over 75 years of age), 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 impairment/patients on dialysis

If you have severe liver or kidney disease, treatment with tramadol/paracetamol is not recommended. If you have moderate liver or kidney disorders, your doctor may prolong the dosing intervals.

Method of administration

The tablets can be taken whole or broken in half with the help of a glass of liquid, preferably water. The score line on the tablet is to break the tablet in half if you find it difficult to swallow whole or if you need to take half a dose.

If you think the effect of this medicine is too strong (i.e., you feel very drowsy or have difficulty breathing) or too weak (i.e., you do not have adequate pain relief), tell your doctor.

If you take more Tramadol/Paracetamol Stada than you should

You should consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if you feel well. There is a risk that liver damage may occur, which may only become apparent later.

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately, or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount taken. It is recommended to take the packaging and the leaflet of the medicine to the healthcare professional.

If you forget to take Tramadol/Paracetamol Stada

If you forget to take the tablets, it is possible that the pain will return. Do not take a double dose to make up for the forgotten doses; simply continue taking the tablets as usual.

If you stop taking Tramadol/Paracetamol Stada

Do 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 stop it, which can be done by gradually reducing the dose to reduce the likelihood of unnecessary side effects (withdrawal symptoms).

4. Possible Adverse Effects

Like all medications, tramadol/paracetamol can have adverse effects, although not all people suffer from them.

Very frequent: may affect more than 1 in 10 people;

• nausea,
• dizziness, drowsiness.

Frequent: may affect 1 in 10 people;

• vomiting, digestive problems (constipation, flatulence, diarrhea), stomach pain, dry mouth,
• itching, increased sweating (hyperhidrosis),
• headache, agitation,
• confusion, sleep disorders, mood changes (anxiety, nervousness, euphoria - feeling of being "high-spirited" all the time).

Infrequent: may affect 1 in 100 people;

• increased pulse or increased blood pressure, cardiac rhythm and frequency disorders,
• presence of albumin in the urine, difficulty or pain when urinating,
• skin reactions (e.g., rashes, hives),
• tingling sensation, numbness, or pinching sensation in the limbs, ringing in the ears, muscle spasms, involuntary muscle contractions,
• depression, nightmares, hallucinations (hearing, seeing, or perceiving something that does not exist in reality), memory loss,
• difficulty swallowing, blood in stools,
• chills, hot flashes, chest pain,
• difficulty breathing,

increase in liver enzyme values.

Rare: may affect 1 in 1,000 people;

• seizures, difficulties in carrying out coordinated movements, transient loss of consciousness (syncope),
• dependence on the medication,
• delirium,
• blurred vision, pupil contraction (miosis),
• speech disorders,
• excessive dilation of the pupils (mydriasis).

Frequency not known: cannot be estimated from the available data;

• decrease in blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia),
• hypotension,
• a serious disease that can make the blood more acidic (called metabolic acidosis) in patients with severe illness who use paracetamol (see section 2).

The following recognized adverse effects have been reported by people who have taken medications containing only tramadol or only paracetamol. However, if you experience any of these symptoms while taking tramadol/paracetamol, you should tell your doctor:

• Feeling dizzy when standing up after lying down or sitting, low heart rate, fainting, changes in appetite, muscle weakness, slower or weaker breathing, mood changes, changes in activity, changes in perception, worsening of asthma.

• Taking tramadol/paracetamol with anticoagulants (e.g., phenprocoumon, warfarin) may increase the risk of bleeding. You should inform your doctor immediately about any prolonged or unexpected bleeding.

• In rare cases, skin rashes, indicating allergic reactions that can manifest through sudden swelling of the face and neck, shortness of breath, or a drop in blood pressure and dizziness. If this happens to you, stop treatment and consult your doctor immediately. You should not take this medication again.

In rare cases, using a medication like tramadol can create dependence, making it difficult to stop taking it.

In rare cases, people who have been taking tramadol for some time may feel unwell if they suddenly stop treatment. They may feel agitated, anxious, nervous, or trembly. They may be hyperactive, have difficulty sleeping, and have digestive and intestinal disorders. Very few people may also have panic attacks, hallucinations, unusual perceptions such as itching, tingling, and numbness, and ringing in the ears (tinnitus).

Indeterminate frequency (cannot be estimated from the available data)

Serotonin syndrome, which can manifest through 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 stiffness, lack of coordination, and/or gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) (see section 2 "What you need to know before taking Tramadol/Paracetamol Stada").

If you experience any of these symptoms after stopping treatment with tramadol/paracetamol, please consult your doctor.

In exceptional cases, blood tests reveal abnormalities, such as low platelet count, which can result in nosebleeds or bleeding gums.

In very rare cases, serious skin reactions have been reported with paracetamol.

Rare cases of respiratory depression have been reported with tramadol.

Reporting of Adverse Effects

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

5. Conservation of Tramadol/Paracetamol Stada

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Store this medication in a safe and protected place, where other people cannot access it. It can cause serious harm and be fatal for people who have not been prescribed it.

This medication does not require special storage conditions.

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

Do not use this medication if you observe visible signs of deterioration.

Medications should not be thrown away through the sewers or in the trash. Deposit the packaging and medications you no longer need in the SIGRE Point of the pharmacy. In case of doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need. This way, you will help protect the environment.

6. Package Contents and Additional Information

Composition ofTramadol/Paracetamol Stada

The active ingredients are tramadol hydrochloride and paracetamol.

One tablet contains 75 mg of tramadol hydrochloride and 650 mg of paracetamol.

The other components are: Povidone, magnesium stearate, anhydrous colloidal silica, sodium carboxymethyl starch (Type A) of potato and pregelatinized corn starch.

Appearance of the Product and Package Contents

White, oblong, scored tablets.

Available in packages of 20 and 60 tablets.

Only some package sizes may be marketed.

Marketing Authorization Holder and ManufacturerMarketing Authorization Holder

Laboratory STADA S.L.

Frederic Mompou, 5

08960- Sant Just Desvern (Barcelona)

Spain

Manufacturer

Ferrer Internacional, S.A.

Joan Buscallà, 1-9

Sant Cugat del Vallès (Barcelona)

Spain

Date of the Last Revision of this Prospectus:January 2025

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