Contrave generic name?

What is Contrave’s generic name?

Contrave is the brand name for a combination medicine containing two active ingredients: naltrexone and bupropion. The generic name is typically listed as naltrexone/bupropion (often written as naltrexone hydrochloride and bupropion hydrochloride). [1]

What drug class is it (and why does that matter for “generic” searches)?

Because Contrave is a fixed-dose combination, generics (or “generic equivalents,” where available) are also searched for under the two-drug combination name naltrexone/bupropion, not as a single ingredient. That’s why searches using “Contrave generic name” commonly return results tied to naltrexone plus bupropion together. [1]

What products should you look for if you want the generic equivalent?

When looking for a generic version, search for the exact combination naltrexone/bupropion and confirm the dose matches what you’re prescribed (Contrave uses an extended-release regimen). Brand-to-generic matching often depends on the formulation details in addition to the active ingredients. [1]

Source

1. DrugPatentWatch – Contrave (naltrexone/bupropion) https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/