Contrave 8/90 mg – 112 Tablets
A prescription medication used for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with related health conditions.
Ingredients
- Naltrexone hydrochloride 8 mg
- Bupropion hydrochloride 90 mg
How to Use
- Take tablets orally with water. Swallow whole, preferably with food.
- Gradually increase dose over 4 weeks to reach two tablets in the morning and two in the evening.
- Do not crush, chew, or split the tablets.
- If a dose is missed, skip and take the next dose as scheduled.
Features
- Contains two active substances that act on appetite and energy regulation centers in the brain.
- Approved for patients with BMI ≥ 30, or ≥ 27 with conditions like hypertension or diabetes.
- Effective when combined with reduced-calorie diet and physical activity.
Warnings
- Do not use if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, seizure disorders, or bipolar disorder.
- Avoid use with opioids or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
- Not recommended for individuals over 75 years old or under 18 years.
- Medical reassessment is required after 16 weeks and annually.
