Verifying…
Home / Drug A–Z / Cadirax 50

Cadirax 50

NAFDAC Reg. No. A11-100093 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 28 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Cadirax 50
NAFDAC number
A11-100093
Active ingredient
Tramadol Hydrochloride
Strength
50 mg
Form
Capsule
Pack size
10 x 10's (in blisters)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Nemel Pharmaceuticals Limited
Approved
7 May 2021
Status
Inactive View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
6 May 2026
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • Cadirax 50 is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (A11-100093). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Cadirax 50 is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for tramadol hydrochloride, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

Boxed warning: SERIOUS AND LIFE-THREATENING RISKS FROM USE OF TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse Because the use of tramadol hydrochloride extended-release tablets exposes patients and other users to the risks of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse, which can lead to overdose and death, assess each patient’s risk prior to prescribing and reassess all patients regularly for the development of these behaviors and conditions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] . …
What it is used for

Tramadol hydrochloride extended-release tablets are indicated for the management of severe and persistent pain that requires an opioid analgesic and that cannot be adequately treated with alternative options, including immediate-release opioids. Limitations of Use • Because of the risks of addiction, abuse, misuse, overdose, and death, which can occur at any dosages or duration, and persist over the course of therapy, [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)], reserve opioid analgesics, including tramadol hydrochloride extended-release tablets, for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options are ineffective, not tolerated or would be otherwise inadequate to provide sufficient managemen …

Possible side effects

The following serious or otherwise important adverse reactions are described in greater detail, in other sections: Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Life-Threatening Respiratory Depression [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Ultra-Rapid Metabolism of Tramadol and Other Risk Factors for Life-Threatening Respiratory Depression in Children [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)] Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] Interactions with Benzodiazepines and Other CNS Depressants [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia and Allodynia [See Warnings and Precautions (5.8)] Serotonin Syndrome [see Warnings and Preca …

Do not use if

Tramadol hydrochloride extended-release tablets are contraindicated for: all children younger than 12 years of age [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] post-operative management in children younger than 18 years of age following tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] . …

Warnings

Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia (OIH) and Allodynia: Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia (OIH) occurs when an opioid analgesic paradoxically causes an increase in pain, or an increase in sensitivity to pain. If OIH is suspected, carefully consider appropriately decreasing the dose of the current opioid analgesic, or opioid rotation (5.8) Serotonin Syndrome : Potentially life-threatening condition could result from concomitant serotonergic drug administration. Discontinue tramadol hydrochloride extended-release tablets if serotonin syndrome is suspected. (5.9) Increased Risk of Seizures : Present within recommended dosage range. …

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Use of opioid analgesics for an extended period of time during pregnancy may cause neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] . Available data with tramadol hydrochloride extended-release tablets in pregnant women are insufficient to inform a drug-associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage. …

General information only, not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

Check your pack of Cadirax 50

Add the expiry date on your pack for a full Trust Score.

3 free checks left today Official sources: NAFDAC Green Book & recalls · WHO · U.S. FDA · NLM RxNorm

About Cadirax 50

What is in Cadirax 50?

Cadirax 50 contains Tramadol Hydrochloride (50 mg), as capsule, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Cadirax 50 registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Cadirax 50 is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A11-100093, and its registration is active as of 28 October 2026.

Has Cadirax 50 been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Cadirax 50 in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Cadirax 50 is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number A11-100093, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Cadirax 50 used for?

Tramadol hydrochloride extended-release tablets are indicated for the management of severe and persistent pain that requires an opioid analgesic and that cannot be adequately treated with alternative options, including immediate-release opioids. Limitations of Use • Because of the risks of addiction, abuse, misuse, overdose, and death, which can occur at any dosages or duration, and persist over t (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for tramadol hydrochloride. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

Patient reviews

–No reviews yet
5★
0
4★
0
3★
0
2★
0
1★
0
Have you used Cadirax 50? Share your experience to help other patients. Sign in to review

Reviews are personal experiences from PillVera users, not medical advice. Report side effects to your doctor and to NAFDAC.