Acampcon 333 Tablet
Manufacturer
Consern Pharma Limited
Salt Composition
Acamprosate (333mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Acampcon 333 Tablet is a medicine used to stop craving in people who have completely stopped drinking alcohol.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
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.
Directions for 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.
How it works
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.
Quick Tips
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. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Acampcon 333 Tablet addictive/ is Acampcon 333 Tablet a narcotic?
Acampcon 333 Tablet is not addictive when taken at the prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Acampcon 333 Tablet is a calcium acetylhomotaurinate and not a narcotic.
Is Acampcon 333 Tablet effective?
Acampcon 333 Tablet can be effective if taken at the prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
What is acamprosate/What is acamprosate calcium used for?
Acamprosate or acamprosate calcium, along with counseling, is used as a therapy to maintain the practice of avoiding alcohol drinking again in individuals struggling with alcohol dependence.
Does Acampcon 333 Tablet get you high/ make you drowsy/ cause weight gain?
These side effects are rare or uncommon when taking Acampcon 333 Tablet. If you experience one or more such symptoms, consult your doctor immediately and stop taking Acampcon 333 Tablet.
