Tramadol is a strong painkiller. It's used to treat moderate to severe pain, for example after an operation or a serious injury. It's also used to treat long-standing pain when weaker painkillers no longer work.
How does tramadol work?
Tramadol is from a group of medicines called opiates, or narcotics.
It acts on pain receptors in the central nervous system and the brain to block pain signals to the rest of the body. It also works in your brain to stop you feeling pain messages.
Tramadol doesn't stop the pain from happening, but you won't be able to feel it as much.
