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Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml

Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml

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Composition

TRAMADOL-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Nicholas Piramal India Ltd

Consume Type

PARENTERAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml

Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml is used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain. Pain is an unpleasant sensation caused by an injury or illness. Pain may be acute (short term) or chronic (long term). It can be general (overall body pains) or localized (pain in a specific area of the body). 

Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml contains Tramadol, which works by mimicking the action of endorphins (pain-reducing chemicals) in the brain and spinal cord. Thus, it inhibits the transmission of pain signals from nerves to the brain. Also, Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml improves the effect of serotonin and noradrenaline (chemical messengers in the brain and spinal cord) and helps in relieving pain. 

Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience nausea, dizziness, headache, vomiting, dry mouth, drowsiness, constipation or sweating. Most of these side effects of Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor. 

If you are known to be allergic to Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml is not recommended for children suffering from breathing problems. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml. Do not consume alcohol with Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml as it may increase the risk of side effects. Avoid frequent or high doses as it may lead to addiction.

Uses of Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml

Treatment of Moderate to severe pain

Medicinal Benefits

Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml is a pain killer that works by mimicking the action of endorphins (pain-reducing chemicals) in the brain and spinal cord. Thus, it inhibits the transmission of pain signals from nerves to the brain. Also, Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml improves the effect of serotonin and noradrenaline (chemical messengers in the brain and spinal cord) and helps in relieving pain. Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml is used to relieve pain after surgery, pain caused by an injury or illness. 

Directions for Use

Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml

  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Dry mouth
  • Drowsiness
  • Constipation
  • Sweating

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Tramadol or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml is not recommended for children suffering from breathing problems as it may worsen the symptoms of tramadol toxicity. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml. Do not consume alcohol with Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml as it may increase the risk of side effects. Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml may cause withdrawal symptoms if stopped abruptly. Avoid frequent or high doses as it may lead to addiction. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml may interact with anticonvulsant (carbamazepine), medicines used to prevent nausea (ondansetron), antidepressants (fluoxetine, doxepin), antipsychotics (droperidol), narcotic analgesics (morphine, codeine) and blood thinners (warfarin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcohol consumption with Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness and difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have severe kidney or liver problems, fits and breathing problems, inform your doctor before taking Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml. 

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • ONDANSETRON
  • FLUOXETINE
  • DOXEPIN
  • DROPERIDOL
  • MORPHINE
  • CODEINE
  • WARFARIN

Habit Forming

Yes

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do regular exercises such as swimming or walking. 
  • Drink plenty of water while taking Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml to avoid dry mouth.
  • Maintain a fibre-rich diet and eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables to avoid constipation while taking Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol and quit smoking.

Special Advise

  • Patients with severe liver or kidney insufficiency should avoid taking Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Pain: It is an unpleasant sensation caused by an injury or illness. Pain may be acute (short term) or chronic (long term). It can be general (overall body pains) or localized (pain in a specific area of the body). Pain is highly subjective as some people have a high tolerance for pain while others have a low tolerance. Pain may be caused by cramps, headache, bone fractures, stomach pain, arthritis (swelling of one or more joints), muscle strain, cuts, flu, irritable bowel syndrome (intestinal disorder causing stomach pain, diarrhoea or constipation), fibromyalgia (muscle pain with stiffness and tenderness), certain disease conditions, or medical procedures.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml as it may cause drowsiness or increase the risk of side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml is usually not recommended during pregnancy as chronic use of Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml during pregnancy may lead to withdrawal symptoms in newborns. However, please inform your doctor if you are pregnant before taking Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml may be excreted into breastmilk. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will decide if Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml can be given to breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Unsafe

Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml may cause dizziness, blurred vision or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy, dizzy or experience any vision problems after taking Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml.

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Liver

Caution

Take Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml should be used in doses recommended by a doctor for children above 1 year. It is not recommended for children with breathing problems as it may worsen tramadol toxicity symptoms.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

401, LSC, C-Block, Mohan Place Saraswati Vihar Delhi DL 110034 In
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FAQs

Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml belongs to a class of medicines called opioid analgesics (pain killers) primarily used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain.
Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml works by mimicking the action of endorphins (pain-reducing chemicals) in the brain and spinal cord. Thereby, inhibiting the transmission of pain signals from nerves to the brain. Also, Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml improves the effect of serotonin and noradrenaline (chemical messengers in the brain and spinal cord) and helps in relieving pain.
Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml may cause withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, restlessness, difficulty in sleeping, palpitations (feeling your heartbeat), feeling sick, shivering, sweating, high blood pressure and shaking when you stop taking Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml suddenly. Your doctor will reduce the dose gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml may cause dry mouth as a common side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml to experience this side effect. Drink plenty of water, suck on sugar candy or chew sugar-free gum to prevent dry mouth. If the condition worsens or persists, please consult a doctor.
Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml may cause fits, especially when taken in high doses or if you have a history of fits. Therefore, it is recommended to inform your doctor if you ever had fits as it may increase the chance of getting fits.
You are not recommended to take Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml with antidepressants (medicines used to treat depression) and antipsychotics (medicines used to treat bipolar disorder and psychosis) as co-administration of these medicines with Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml may increase the risk of fits. However, please consult a doctor before taking Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml with other medicines.
Yes, Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml may cause addiction especially if taken for a prolonged time. Therefore, Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml should be given only for a short duration under strict medical supervision, particularly to patients who are susceptible to drug abuse. Take Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml only as advised by a doctor as overuse or misuse of Contramal 100 mg Injection 5 X 2 ml can lead to overdose or death.

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