Alcocel 333mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Gentech Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Acamprosate (333mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Alcocel 333mg Tablet is a medicine that is used to stop craving in people who have completely stopped drinking alcohol.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Alcocel 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. Alcocel 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
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 Alcocel 333mg Tablet addictive/ is Alcocel 333mg Tablet a narcotic?
Alcocel 333mg Tablet is not addictive when taken at the prescribed dose and duration as directed by your doctor. Alcocel 333mg Tablet is a calcium acetylhomotaurinate, not a narcotic.
Is Alcocel 333mg Tablet effective?
Alcocel 333mg Tablet is effective if taken at the prescribed dose and duration as directed by your doctor.
What is acamprosate/what is acamprosate calcium used for?
Acamprosate or acamprosate calcium, when used with counselling, is used to help people avoid drinking alcohol again if they have a substance use disorder related to alcoholism.
Does Alcocel 333mg Tablet get you high/make you drowsy/cause weight gain?
These side effects are rare or uncommon when taking Alcocel 333mg Tablet. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately and stop using the medication.
