Treating moderate to moderately severe pain.

Ultram is an analgesic. It works in certain areas of the brain and nervous system to decrease pain.

Some medical conditions may interact with Ultram . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription (especially depression medicines) or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you are allergic to codeine, a codeine-related medicine (eg, hydrocodone, dihydrocodeine, oxycodone), morphine, or a morphine-related medicine (eg, hydromorphone)
• if you have a history of alcohol abuse, substance abuse, or suicidal thoughts or behaviors
• if you have or recently have had any head injury, brain injury or tumor, increased pressure in the brain, or infection of the brain or nervous system
• if you have a history of stomach or intestinal problems, asthma or other lung or breathing problems, epilepsy, seizures, or chronic inflammation or ulceration of the bowels
• if you have had recent abdominal surgery
• if you have heart problems, liver problems (eg, hepatitis), kidney problems, thyroid problems, enlargement of the prostate gland, or urinary problems