Tramadol is available under several brand names around the world. The exact brand you’ll find depends on the country, the formulation (immediate‑release vs. extended‑release), and the dosage strength.
| Region | Common Brand Names | Notes |
|--------|-------------------|-------|
| United States | • Ultram (IR and IR‑R, 50 mg, 100 mg)
• Tramal (IR, 50 mg, 100 mg)
• Roxicodone (IR, 10 mg, 20 mg)
• Roxicodone‑IR (IR)
• Tramadol® (generic) | Immediate‑release forms are most common; there are also extended‑release tablets (e.g., Tramadol ER) that release the drug over several hours. |
| United Kingdom / Ireland | • Ultram (IR, 50 mg, 100 mg)
• Tramal (IR, 50 mg, 100 mg)
• Roxicodone (IR, 10 mg, 20 mg) | Same brand names as in the U.S., but dosing schedules may differ. |
| Canada | • Ultram
• Tramadol (generic) | Available in both IR and ER strengths. |
| Australia | • Tramadol (generic)
• Tramadol ER (extended‑release) | No widely used proprietary brand names; most are generic. |
| India | • Tramal
• Roxiro (Roxicodone brand)
• Various local generics | Many local manufacturers produce generic tramadol tablets (e.g., 50 mg, 100 mg). |
| Europe (other than UK) | • Tramal
• Roxicodone
• Ultram (in some countries)
• Numerous generics | Brand availability varies by country; always check local prescribing information. |
| South America | • Tramal
• Ultram (in some markets)
• Various local generics | Local pharmacies may carry different brand names. |
| Africa & Asia | • Tramal
• Roxicodone
• Local generics | Brand names and availability differ widely. |
Quick Tips
1. Prescription only – Tramadol is a controlled prescription drug in most countries. You’ll need a doctor’s prescription to obtain it.
2. Immediate‑Release (IR) vs. Extended‑Release (ER) – IR tablets are taken multiple times per day, while ER tablets release the drug slowly (often once or twice daily).
3. Strengths – Common strengths are 50 mg and 100 mg for IR tablets; ER formulations usually come in 100 mg, 200 mg, or 300 mg doses.
4. Side effects – Common side effects include nausea, dizziness, constipation, and potential for sedation. Rarely, tramadol can cause seizures or serotonin syndrome (especially if taken with other serotonergic drugs).
5. Drug interactions – Avoid combining tramadol with other CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, opioids) and be cautious with MAO inhibitors or SSRIs.
If you’re looking for a specific country’s brand list or need information on a particular formulation, let me know—happy to dig deeper!