Alcosate 333mg Tablet

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Alcosate 333mg Tablet, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Alcosate 333mg Tablet as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

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MRP: ₹ 215
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Acamprosate (333mg)
Brand: Vega Pharma
Uses: Alcohol addiction

Description

Alcosate 333mg Tablet is a medicine that is used to stop cravings in people who have completely stopped drinking alcohol
However, this medicine does not treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms or prevent the harmful effects of alcohol abuse
Alcosate 333mg Tablet should be taken with food
It is only effective when you have completely stopped drinking alcohol
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember
Do not skip any doses; finish the entire course of treatment
Do not suddenly stop taking this medication without talking to your doctor.
Some common side effects of using this medication are abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, decreased libido, and itching
This medicine may cause diarrhea, so drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated while taking this medicine
Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
You should have regular counseling sessions, as it will provide extra help to maintain abstinence from alcohol
Remember, it will take time, support, willpower, and determination to readjust the habit of not drinking.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Alcosate 333mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alcosate 333mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Alcosate 333mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Alcosate 333mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alcosate 333mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Use of Alcosate 333mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Driving:	SAFE: Alcosate 333mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Alcosate 333mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Alcosate 333mg Tablet 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.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alcosate 333mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Alcohol deaddiction
Therapeutic class:	NEURO CNS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Organosulfonic Acid

Uses

Uses of Alcosate 333mg Tablet

In Alcohol addiction Alcosate 333mg Tablet is a medicine used, along with social support and counseling, to help people recover from alcohol addiction and avoid having the urge to drink alcohol again
Alcosate 333mg Tablet starts working from the very first dose and is a very safe and effective way of treating alcohol addiction.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Alcosate 333mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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