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Tramal TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: tramadol

Brand name

(ARTG)

: TRAMAL tramadol hydrochloride 50mg capsule blister pack

Download the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Tramal capsules are indicated for the short-term management of severe pain for which other treatment options have failed, are contraindicated, not tolerated or are otherwise inappropriate to provide sufficient management of pain.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Capsule, hard
  • Oral
  • oblong, yellow/yellow, size 4 hard gelatin capsule

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Light
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Light
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 10 x 50mg pack
  • 20 x 50mg pack
  • 30 x 50mg pack
  • 50 x 50mg pack
  • 6x50 mg pack

Is this medicine subsidised ?

(PBS)

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient tramadol

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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