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Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 12:50 PM IST

About Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's

Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a class of drugs called opioid analgesics (pain killers). Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's is primarily used to prevent and treat 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 DT 50 mg Tablet 10's contains Tramadol which works by mimicking the action of endorphins (pain-reducing chemicals) in the brain and spinal cord. Thereby inhibits the transmission of pain signals from nerves to the brain. Also, Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's improves the effect of serotonin and noradrenaline (chemical messengers in the brain and spinal cord) and helps in relieving pain.

Take Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you how often you take Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience nausea, dizziness, headache, vomiting, dry mouth, drowsiness, constipation, sweating or tiredness. Most of these side effects of Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's 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 DT 50 mg Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's. Do not consume alcohol with Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of side effects. Avoid frequent or high doses as it may lead to addiction.

Uses of Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's

Moderate to severe pain

Medicinal Benefits

Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's is a pain killer that works by mimicking the action of endorphins (pain-reducing chemicals) in the brain, thereby, inhibiting the transmission of pain signals from nerves to the brain. Thus, Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's improves the effect of serotonin and noradrenaline (chemical messengers in the brain and spinal cord) and helps in relieving pain. Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's is used to relieve pain after surgery, pain caused by an injury or illness.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.Oral drops: Mix the advised number of drops in a glass of water and then drink immediately. Take it with or without food as prescribed by the doctor.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's

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

Drug Warnings

Do not stop taking Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Avoid frequent or high doses as it may lead to addiction. If you are known to be allergic to Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 12 years of age and for children suffering from breathing problems as it may worsen the symptoms of Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's toxicity. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding or have a history of epilepsy (fits), please inform your doctor before taking Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's. Do not consume alcohol with Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of side effects. Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's should be taken with caution by the patients taking sleeping pills, tranquillizers, hypnotics or other opiate containing pain killers.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's may have interaction with pain killers (pentazocine, buprenorphine, nalbuphine), blood thinners (warfarin), anti-anxiety drugs (alprazolam), fits related medicines (carbamazepine), medicines used to prevent nausea (ondansetron), antifungal drugs (ketoconazole), antibiotic (ciprofloxacin, erythromycin), anticancer drugs (ceritinib, lapatinib), immunosuppressants (fingolimod), antidepressants (fluoxetine, doxepin), antipsychotics (droperidol), and HIV/AIDS drugs (saquinavir).

Drug- Food Interaction: Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's may interact with grapefruit juice. Therefore, avoid intake of grapefruit juice with Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's as it may increase Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's levels in the body. Also, avoid alcohol consumption while taking Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness and difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: People with severe kidney or liver problems, fits and breathing problems should consult a doctor before taking Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • BUPRENORPHINE
  • WARFARIN
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • ONDANSETRON
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • FLUOXETINE
  • DOXEPIN
  • SAQUINAVIR

Habit Forming

Yes

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do regular exercise such as swimming or walking.
  • Drink plenty of water while taking Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's to avoid dry mouth.
  • Maintain a fibre rich diet and eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables to avoid constipation while taking Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol and quit smoking.

Special Advise

  • Patients with severe liver or kidney insufficiency should avoid taking Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's.
  • If your children have any breathing problem, please inform your doctor as it may worsen the toxicity symptoms.
  • Do not give Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's to others. Use Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's only when prescribed by a doctor and avoid frequent or doses as it may cause addiction.
  • Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's may impair mental or physical abilities required for the performance of hazardous activities like driving a motor vehicle or operating heavy machinery.

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. Although pain is inconvenient and unpleasant, it hints about causes when something is wrong in the body. Pain may be caused due to cramps, headache, bone fractures, stomach pain, arthritis (swelling of one or more joints), muscle strain or overuse, cuts, flu, irritable bowel syndrome (an intestinal disorder causing stomach pain, diarrhoea or constipation) and fibromyalgia (muscle pain with stiffness and tenderness).

About Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's

Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a class of drugs called opioid analgesics (pain killers). Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's is primarily used to prevent and treat 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 DT 50 mg Tablet 10's contains Tramadol which works by mimicking the action of endorphins (pain-reducing chemicals) in the brain and spinal cord. Thereby inhibits the transmission of pain signals from nerves to the brain. Also, Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's improves the effect of serotonin and noradrenaline (chemical messengers in the brain and spinal cord) and helps in relieving pain.

Take Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you how often you take Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience nausea, dizziness, headache, vomiting, dry mouth, drowsiness, constipation, sweating or tiredness. Most of these side effects of Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's 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 DT 50 mg Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's. Do not consume alcohol with Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of side effects. Avoid frequent or high doses as it may lead to addiction.

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Online payment accepted

Composition

TRAMADOL-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Nicholas Piramal India Limited

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's

Moderate to severe pain

Medicinal Benefits

Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's is a pain killer that works by mimicking the action of endorphins (pain-reducing chemicals) in the brain, thereby, inhibiting the transmission of pain signals from nerves to the brain. Thus, Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's improves the effect of serotonin and noradrenaline (chemical messengers in the brain and spinal cord) and helps in relieving pain. Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's is used to relieve pain after surgery, pain caused by an injury or illness.

Side Effects of Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's

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

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.Oral drops: Mix the advised number of drops in a glass of water and then drink immediately. Take it with or without food as prescribed by the doctor.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not stop taking Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Avoid frequent or high doses as it may lead to addiction. If you are known to be allergic to Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 12 years of age and for children suffering from breathing problems as it may worsen the symptoms of Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's toxicity. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding or have a history of epilepsy (fits), please inform your doctor before taking Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's. Do not consume alcohol with Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of side effects. Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's should be taken with caution by the patients taking sleeping pills, tranquillizers, hypnotics or other opiate containing pain killers.

Therapeutic Class

NARCOTIC (OPIOID) ANALGESIC

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • BUPRENORPHINE
  • WARFARIN
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • ONDANSETRON
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • FLUOXETINE
  • DOXEPIN
  • SAQUINAVIR

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do regular exercise such as swimming or walking.
  • Drink plenty of water while taking Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's to avoid dry mouth.
  • Maintain a fibre rich diet and eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables to avoid constipation while taking Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol and quit smoking.

Habit Forming

Yes

Special Advise

  • Patients with severe liver or kidney insufficiency should avoid taking Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's.
  • If your children have any breathing problem, please inform your doctor as it may worsen the toxicity symptoms.
  • Do not give Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's to others. Use Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's only when prescribed by a doctor and avoid frequent or doses as it may cause addiction.
  • Contramal DT 50 mg Tablet 10's may impair mental or physical abilities required for the performance of hazardous activities like driving a motor vehicle or operating heavy machinery.

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. Although pain is inconvenient and unpleasant, it hints about causes when something is wrong in the body. Pain may be caused due to cramps, headache, bone fractures, stomach pain, arthritis (swelling of one or more joints), muscle strain or overuse, cuts, flu, irritable bowel syndrome (an intestinal disorder causing stomach pain, diarrhoea or constipation) and fibromyalgia (muscle pain with stiffness and tenderness).