Contrave
Contrave pairs bupropion with naltrexone in a prolonged-release tablet for obesity, acting on the appetite and reward centres of the brain.
- Categories
- Weight Management · Addiction Recovery
- Active ingredients
- Bupropion · Naltrexone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Prolonged-release tablet
- Strengths
- 8/90mg
No prescription needed: we place your order for Contrave on your behalf.
- Condition
- Obesity
- Alternative names
- Mysimba
- Therapeutic class
- Weight Loss Agent
- Pharmacological class
- Antiobesity Agent
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor blood pressure
- Minor side effects
- nausea; constipation; headache
- Moderate side effects
- dizziness; insomnia
- Serious side effects
- seizure, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Prolonged-release tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Manufacturer
- Orexigen Therapeutics
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- opioids; alcohol
- Age restrictions
- For adults only.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Do not use. Breastfeeding: Do not use.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to components; uncontrolled hypertension; seizure disorders; eating disorders
Patient summary
Contrave pairs bupropion with naltrexone in a prolonged-release tablet for obesity, acting on the appetite and reward centres of the brain.
Mechanism of action
This combination medication acts by modulating the reward system and appetite-regulating centres in the brain to reduce food cravings and control caloric intake.
Contrave combines the active ingredients bupropion and naltrexone, a known pharmaceutical option for the management of obesity. Often sold under the brand name Mysimba, this medication is available as a tablet in a strength of 8/90mg. The manufacturer, Orexigen Therapeutics, developed this dual-action formulation to assist patients with weight control alongside a managed diet and physical activity programme.
Buying Contrave online
Generic variants of similar active ingredients, often manufactured in India, can offer a more budget friendly alternative to the original brand for expats living in regions with limited local stock. As with any treatment for obesity, this product is best used under a doctor’s care.
What do I get when I order Contrave?
You receive a generic or branded generic containing bupropion and naltrexone, in the strength listed, sold here under the name Contrave. The manufacturer varies with stock.
How much does Contrave cost in Singapore?
Contrave comes in an 8/90mg strength, in packs of 30 to 120 tablets. Each option's price is shown on this page in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs work out cheaper per tablet.
Payment and prices →What other brands contain the same active ingredients as Contrave?
In other countries, bupropion and naltrexone are also sold as Mysimba.
What is Contrave used for?
Contrave is used for obesity.
What are the side effects of Contrave?
The most common side effects of bupropion and naltrexone are nausea, constipation and headache. Less common ones are dizziness and insomnia. Serious side effects include seizure. Get medical help straight away if this happens.
Does Contrave interact with alcohol?
Alcohol can interact with bupropion and naltrexone, so ask a doctor or pharmacist whether you can drink while you take Contrave.
Which medicines interact with Contrave?
Bupropion and naltrexone can interact with opioids. Before you start Contrave, tell your doctor or pharmacist about any medicines, supplements or herbal remedies you take.
How fast does Contrave work?
Contrave usually starts to work within 1 to 2 weeks. Timing differs from person to person.
Can I buy Contrave over the counter in Singapore?
Yes, online. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order Contrave: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Contrave to Singapore?
Yes. We deliver to Singapore and Malaysia. Express shipping is tracked and takes up to 1 week, and Regular shipping takes up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →