What are the active ingredients in Contrave?
Contrave is a prescription weight-loss medicine that contains two active ingredients: naltrexone and bupropion. These are formulated together in a single product used for chronic weight management in certain adults.
What else is in Contrave besides the active ingredients?
The exact list of non-active ingredients (often called inactive ingredients such as binders, fillers, and coatings) can vary by formulation strength and is typically provided in the drug’s official prescribing information or label. If you share the strength (for example, the titration tablet strength schedule) or whether you mean the tablet components vs. the active drugs, I can narrow the answer to the specific ingredient list.
Does “ingredients in Contrave” mean the same thing as “how it works”?
Not exactly. Patients often mean two different things when they ask this:
- Active ingredients (what it’s made of medically): naltrexone + bupropion.
- Mechanism (how it helps weight loss): these medicines work through the brain pathways that affect appetite and reward, but that’s separate from the physical ingredient list.
If you want, tell me whether you’re asking for the full inactive ingredient list or just the two active ingredients.
What should patients double-check about ingredients?
People who need to avoid certain substances often look for:
- Any allergens or ingredient sensitivities listed in the label.
- Whether they take other products that contain bupropion (since duplication can increase risk).
- Whether they have conditions that affect suitability for naltrexone or bupropion.
If you tell me what you’re trying to avoid (for example, “lactose,” “gelatin,” “FD&C dyes,” or “gluten”), I can help you locate the relevant label section to check.
Source
No sources were provided in the prompt for Contrave’s ingredient list beyond active ingredients.