Contrave 8/90 TM
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Active ingredients: naltrexone + bupropion, naltrexone, bupropion
Brand name
(ARTG)
: CONTRAVE 8/90 naltrexone hydrochloride 8 mg and bupropion hydrochloride 90 mg modified-release tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
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 use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, modified release
- Oral
- A blue film-coated, biconvex, round tablet debossed with NB-890 on one side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 30 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 112 tablets pack
- 28 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
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.
For the active ingredient naltrexone
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.
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