FIRST CONTROLLED-RELEASE TRAMADOL AVAILABLE IN CANADA

ZYTRAM XL : Purdue Pharma Inc. has introduced a new once daily ZYTRAM XL, a controlled release tramadol hydrochloride tablets, now available for Canadians with moderate pain.

ZYTRAM XL (tramadol hydrochloride controlled release tablets), an opioid analgesic, is indicated for the management of pain of moderate severity in adults who require treatment for several days.  ZYTRAM XL should not be used for minor pain that can be relieved by available (over the counter) analgesics.  ZYTRAM XL is for oral use only, must be swallowed whole and not to be chewed or crushed, since this can lead to the rapid release of tramadol and absorption of a potentially fatal dose of tramadol.  ZYTRAM XL is available in four different strengths such as, 150 mg. 200mg, 300mg and 400 mg once daily tablets. 

If you would like to know more about this product, visit http://www.paincare.ca/

I found this information when I was reading a Canadian Pharmacist Journal, CPJRPC, March/April 2007 edition.