Tramadol is a pain reliever. It comes under the brand name Ultram. The doctor recommends this medicine for moderate to severe pain in adults. It works by changing the behavior of the brain towards pain. It is not a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID). It should not give to the children below the age of 12. The dosage of Tramadol depends upon your age, gender, and response towards drugs. After considering all these factors, your pharmacist will decide the best dosage for you. Read the medicine guide provided by your health consultant. Consume this medicine by mouth, with or without food, as per the direction of your doctor. There should be a gap of four-six hours between two dosages. This medicine works best when you take this at the first sign of pain. Do not wait for the pain to get worse.