Acampcon 333 Tablet

Description

Acampcon 333 Tablet is a medicine that is used to stop craving 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. Acampcon 333 Tablet should be taken with food. It is only effective when you have completely stopped drinking alcohol. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly 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.

Introduction

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

Benefits

Acamprosate is believed to stabilize the chemical balance in the brain by blocking glutaminergic N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors and activating the gamma-aminobutyric acid type A receptors.

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Acampcon 333 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acampcon 333 Tablet. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Acampcon 333 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. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Acampcon 333 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : SAFE - Acampcon 333 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Acampcon 333 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acampcon 333 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Acampcon 333 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - Acampcon 333 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acampcon 333 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Acampcon 333 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.