Applin (Tramadol Hydrochloride) – Uses and Safety Information

What it is

Applin is a brand name for tramadol hydrochloride, an opioid analgesic (pain medicine) that acts on the central nervous system to manage severe and persistent pain.

What it's used for

According to the product information, tramadol is used for severe, persistent pain that requires an opioid medication and when alternative treatments, including immediate-release opioids, are not effective or not tolerated.

How it's taken

Tramadol should only be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional. The lowest effective dose for the shortest possible duration is recommended. Doses may be increased only if lower doses are not enough and the benefits clearly outweigh the risks.

Common side effects

The available information highlights serious adverse reactions including addiction, abuse, misuse, life-threatening respiratory depression, and serotonin syndrome. For common side effects such as nausea, dizziness, or constipation, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Important cautions

Tramadol is contraindicated in children under 12 years, in children under 18 after tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, and in patients with significant respiratory depression or acute asthma without monitoring. It carries risks of opioid-induced hyperalgesia (increased pain sensitivity) and serotonin syndrome when taken with other serotonergic drugs. It should not be taken with alcohol or other central nervous system depressants without medical advice.

Frequently asked questions