Contrave

Active Ingredient(s): Bupropion Hydrochloride + Naltrexone Hydrochloride
FDA Approved: * September 10, 2014
Pharm Company: * OREXIGEN THERAPEUTICS INC
Category: Diet / Weight Loss

Naltrexone/bupropion, sold under the brand name Contrave among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication for the management of chronic obesity in adults in combination with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.[1][3] It contains naltrexone, an opioid antagonist, and bupropion, an aminoketone antidepressant.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Both medications have individually shown some evidence of effectiveness i... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Contrave Oral Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release
NDC: 50090-2868
Labeler:
A-s Medication Solutions
Contrave Oral Tablet, Extended Release
NDC: 50090-2945
Labeler:
A-s Medication Solutions
Contrave Oral Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release
NDC: 64764-890
Labeler:
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.

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