Acamprol Tablet

This page serves as your comprehensive resource for Acamprol Tablet. We delve into the specifics of this medication, including its indications, the precise way it should be administered, a detailed account of possible side effects, and crucial information regarding contraindications and precautions. Enhance your understanding of Acamprol Tablet and its role in your treatment plan.

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MRP: ₹ 125
Packing: 6.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Acamprosate (333mg)
Brand: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Uses: Alcohol addiction

Description

Acamprol 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
Acamprol 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: Acamprol Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acamprol Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Acamprol Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Acamprol Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acamprol Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Use of Acamprol Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Driving:	SAFE: Acamprol Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Acamprol 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: Acamprol 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 Acamprol Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Alcohol deaddiction
Therapeutic class:	NEURO CNS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Organosulfonic Acid

Uses

Uses of Acamprol Tablet

In Alcohol addiction Acamprol 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
Acamprol 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 Acamprol 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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