Tramadol is a synthetic opioid pain reliever and it is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

Ultram are immediate release tablets that are used in the management of pain. Tramadol is an active ingredient (drug substance) and Ultram is a finished pharmaceutical product (tablets: the most common way of administering a medicine). Are they different or not? They are different things buy they have a strong link: Ultram contains Tramadol.