Tramadol: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Tramadol is an opioid painkiller. It is a prescription medicine used for moderate to severe pain, including pain after surgery or injury. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, injections and capsules, made by 34 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Tramadol works
Tramadol acts on opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord and also increases the levels of serotonin and noradrenaline, which together reduce how pain is felt.
What is Tramadol used for?
- Moderate to severe pain
- Including pain after surgery or injury
Tramadol is used for moderate to moderately severe pain when other painkillers are not enough, such as pain after an operation, injury or in some long-term painful conditions.
Side effects of Tramadol
Common side effects of Tramadol include:
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Constipation
- Sweating or dry mouth
Get urgent help if breathing becomes slow or shallow, if you are very drowsy or confused, or if you have a fit.
Precautions and warnings
- It is a controlled medicine that can cause dependence; use it only as prescribed and for as short a time as possible.
- Do not drink alcohol or take sleeping pills or other sedatives with it.
- Tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, breathing problems, kidney or liver disease, or take antidepressants.
- Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
- It is not suitable for children under 12 or during breastfeeding, and is avoided in pregnancy.
Frequently asked questions about Tramadol
What is the price of Tramadol in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Tramadol products currently in stock range from Rs 45 to Rs 1,008 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is T-Mod 100mg Injection at Rs 45. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Tramadol are available in Pakistan?
Tramadol is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Adolan (Siza International), Vexnil (Standpharma), Tramal (Searle Company Limited), Calfina (Ali Gohar Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Rama-d (Global Pharmaceuticals), Tradol (Pharmadic), Campex (Akhai Pharmaceuticals) and Traumanil (Lahore Chemical & Pharmaceutical Works Ltd), along with 18 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Tramadol?
Yes. Tramadol is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Tramadol be used during pregnancy?
It is not suitable for children under 12 or during breastfeeding, and is avoided in pregnancy.
Are all Tramadol brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Tramadol in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Tramadol brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 60+ products containing Tramadol from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
