Description
Contrave 8/90 contains two active ingredients – naltrexone hydrochloride and bupropion hydrochloride. Contrave works on areas on the brain involved in the control of food intake and energy use.
Contrave is used in obese or overweight adults to manage weight together with a reduced calorie diet and physical exercise.
- Your doctor will review your treatment after 16 weeks, and you should only continue using Contrave if you have lost at least 5% of your initial body weight.
- Contrave will only assist in reducing body weight if it is used in conjunction with a reduction in calorie intake and/ or an increase in physical activity.
General Safety Information
- Always read the label. Use only as directed.
- Nutritional supplements may only be of assistance if the dietary intake is inadequate.
- Supplements should not be used to replace a healthy balanced diet and adequate physical exercise.
- Keep all medications and supplements out of reach of children.
- If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
