Contramal 100 Injection is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to manage persistent, moderate to severe chronic pain that requires continuous, around-the-clock treatment.

Contramal 100 Injection is used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain

Uses of Contramal Injection

Moderate to severe pain

Benefits of Contramal Injection

In Moderate to severe pain

Contramal 100 Injection helps to relieve moderate to severe pain in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Contramal Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Contramal

Nausea
Constipation
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Vomiting

How to use Contramal Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Contramal 100 Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Contramal 100 Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Contramal 100 Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Consult a doctor immediately if the baby shows signs of increased sleepiness (more than usual), difficulty breastfeeding, breathing problems, or limpness.

Driving

UNSAFE

Contramal 100 Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Contramal 100 Injection may cause side effects such as drowsiness and blurred vision. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Contramal 100 Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Contramal 100 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Contramal 100 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Contramal 100 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Contramal Injection?

If you miss a dose of Contramal 100 Injection, consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Use only for severe acute pain for not more than 5 days.
Prolonged use may result in physical and psychological dependence even at recommended dosages.
Avoid driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy after taking Contramal 100 Injection.
It is better to take with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Your doctor may adjust your dose if you have liver or kidney disease.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Anisole Derivative

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Opioids

Patient concerns

I have hypothyroidism and taking thyronorm 150. Before a month, I had started with Contramal DT 50 for back pain. But now it has become very difficult for me to stop this medicine. Whenever I tried to stop Contramal, back pain starts. And feel nervous. What should I do now?

Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari

Psychiatry

Contramal contains addictive pain killer, there is possibility that you are suffering from withdrawal effects of medication.You need to supervised reduction of medicationsYou need to visit and take advice of Psychiatrist for same.

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Check vitamin D level

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Tramadol is addictive drug and needs to be taken only occasionally. Addiction problems require understanding of patterns of abuse, withdrawal symptoms , underlying psychopathology followed by detoxification and rehabilitation plan. For further understanding of the issue, you may go through the following link- https://www.parashospitals.com/blogs/coping-with-alcohol-and-drug-addiction/You may start by gradually reducing the dose by 1/4 th every few days and seek orthopedician opinion for back pain

Dr. Asmita Kaundal

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

sir plz consult wid a orthopedician you ve posted ur query i gyanecology section. thanks

User feedback

Patients taking Contramal 100 Injection

Once A Month

36%

Once A Day

36%

Once A Week

18%

Twice A Month

FAQs

Is there anything I need to be careful about while on therapy with Contramal 100 Injection?

Contramal 100 Injection may cause drowsiness and dizziness, especially in the beginning of the treatment. Do not drive or work with tools or machinery if your alertness is affected. It is not advisable to drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it might increase sleepiness.

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References

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