Acamprosate is generally used in treatment of alcohol dependence.
Side effects
Abdominal pain
Decreased libido
Diarrhoea
Flatulence
Impotence
Itching
Nausea
Vomiting
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Acamprosate, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Acamprosate is to be taken with food.
How it works
Acamprosate is used to treat alcohol dependency. It blocks the chemical which breaks the converted form of alcohol in the body that helps come back from the addiction thats caused by drinking alcohol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Acamprosate addictive/ is Acamprosate a narcotic? Acamprosate is not addictive when given at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Acamprosate is a calcium acetylhomotaurinate and not a narcotic
Q. Is Acamprosate effective? Acamprosate is effective if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Acamprosate a placebo? Acamprosate is a drug and not a placebo
Q. What is Acamprosate/What is Acamprosate calcium used for? Acamprosate or Acamprosate calcium along with counselling is used as a therapy to maintain the practice of avoiding alcohol drinking again in people who are alcohol dependent
Q. Does Acamprosate get you high/ make you drowsy/ cause weight gain? These side effects are rare or uncommon with Acamprosate treatment. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience one or more such symptoms and stop taking Acamprosate immediately.
Expert Advice
Acamprosate reduces craving for alcohol in people who have stopped drinking. Take it in combination with a counselling programme to help you maintain abstinence from alcohol.It is only effective after you have completely stopped drinking alcohol.This medicine does not relieve alcohol withdrawal symptoms and does not prevent the harmful effects of continued alcohol abuse.Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.It will take time, support, willpower and determination to readjust to not drinking and learn to live without alcohol.
Product Details
SKU: PC-50136 Product Description: Acamptas 333 mg Tablet is manufactured by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd Packing: Strip Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.