Acmacal 333mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Psycormedies
Salt Composition
Acamprosate (333mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Acmacal 333mg Tablet is a medicine that is used to stop craving in people who have completely stopped drinking alcohol.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Acmacal 333mg 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. Acmacal 333mg 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
Acmacal 333mg Tablet 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Acmacal 333mg Tablet addictive/ is Acmacal 333mg Tablet a narcotic?
Acmacal 333mg Tablet does not have the potential to become addictive when taken at prescribed doses and for the recommended duration as advised by your doctor. Acmacal 333mg Tablet is a calcium acetylhomotaurinate, and is not a narcotic.
Is Acmacal 333mg Tablet effective?
The effectiveness of Acmacal 333mg Tablet depends on following your doctor's prescribed dosage and duration. Consulting with your physician is crucial for optimal results.
What is acamprosate/ What is acamprosate calcium used for?
Acamprosate or acamprosate calcium, along with counseling, is used to help individuals who have alcohol dependence maintain abstinence from alcohol. It is often prescribed in combination with therapy.
Does Acmacal 333mg Tablet get you high/ make you drowsy/ cause weight gain?
Side effects, such as drowsiness or weight changes, are rare with Acmacal 333mg Tablet treatment. If any of these side effects occur, it is crucial to seek medical advice from your doctor and discontinue usage of the medication.
