Brand name: Contrave 8/90 TM
Active ingredients: naltrexone + bupropion
What it is used for
CONTRAVE is indicated, as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity, for the management of weight in adult patients (18 years and older) with an initial Body Mass Index (BMI) of:, greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (obese), or, greater than or equal to 27 kg/m2 to less than 30 kg/m2 (overweight) in the presence of one or more weight-related co-morbidities (e.g., type 2 diabetes, dyslipidaemia, or controlled hypertension).,Treatment with CONTRAVE should be discontinued after 16 weeks if patients have not lost at least 5 percent of their initial body weight (see CLINICAL TRIALS).
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
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- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 30 Months.
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Visual appearance
A blue film-coated, biconvex, round tablet debossed with NB-890 on one side.
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Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient naltrexone + bupropion
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme