What is tramadol?

Tramadol is an opioid agonist that may be used to treat moderate to moderately severe chronic pain in adults.

• Extended-release forms of tramadol may be used in adults who require around-the-clock treatment of their pain for an extended period.

Tramadol uses

Tramadol is used for the management of moderate to moderately severe pain in adults, including postoperative pain (pain after surgery).

Tramadol treats pain severe enough to require opioids and may be used as an alternative to other forms of pain relief that did not relieve pain well enough or were not tolerated.

Tramadol extended-release capsules may be used by adults who require around-the-clock treatment of their moderate to moderately severe chronic pain for an extended time.

Tramadol should not be used in children younger than 12 years old, or anyone younger than 18 years old with other risk factors (such as breathing problems), or who have recently had surgery to remove their tonsils or adenoids.