Take Tramadol (Generic Ultram) exactly as it was prescribed for you and don't take it in larger doses or for longer than recommended by your doctor.
When you take tramadol, follow the directions on your prescription label and don't take more than 300 milligrams in one day.

Take each dose with a full glass of water.

The recommended dose of tramadol is 50-100 mg (immediate release tablets) every 4-6 hours as needed for pain. The maximum dose is 400 mg/day. To improve tolerance patients should be started at 25 mg/day, and doses may be increased by 25 mg every 3 days to reach 100 mg/day (25 mg 4 times daily). Thereafter, doses can be increased by 50 mg every 3 days to reach 200 mg day (50 mg 4 times daily). Tramadol may be taken with or without food.

Recommended dose for extended release tablets is 100 mg daily which may be increased by 100 mg every 5 days but not to exceed 300 mg /day. Extended release tablets should be swallowed whole and not crushed or chewed.

HOW TO STORE TRAMADOL (GENERIC ULTRAM)

Store Tramadol at room temperature, 15-30°C (59-86°F) and in a sealed container.