Acampcon 333 Tablet
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Product introduction
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 is used in the treatment of people with drinking problems. People who drink while taking Acampcon 333 Tablet, the patient experiences unpleasant physical features
Acampcon 333 Tablet is used in the treatment of people with drinking problems. People who drink while taking Acampcon 333 Tablet, the patient experiences unpleasant physical features
Uses of Acampcon Tablet
Benefits of Acampcon Tablet
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.
Side effects of Acampcon Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Acampcon
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Decreased libido
- Itching
- Flatulence
- Impotence
How to use Acampcon Tablet
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.
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.
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.
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Quick tips
- Acampcon 333 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Organosulfonic Acid
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Alcohol deaddiction
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Is Acampcon 333 Tablet addictive/ is Acampcon 333 Tablet a narcotic?
Acampcon 333 Tablet is not addictive when given at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Acampcon 333 Tablet is a calcium acetylhomotaurinate and not a narcotic
Q. Is Acampcon 333 Tablet effective?
Acampcon 333 Tablet is effective if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor
Q. What is acamprosate/What is acamprosate calcium used for?
Acamprosate or acamprosate calcium along with counselling is used as a therapy to maintain the practice of avoiding alcohol drinking again in people who are alcohol dependent
Q. Does Acampcon 333 Tablet get you high/ make you drowsy/ cause weight gain?
These side effects are rare or uncommon with Acampcon 333 Tablet treatment. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience one or more such symptoms and stop taking Acampcon 333 Tablet immediately.
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Marketer details
Name: Consern Pharma Limited
Address: Consern Pharma Private Limited, Kuljive Mahajan(Mg. Director), Rural Focal Point, V.P.O. Tibba, Ludhiana - 141120, Punjab, India
Country of origin: India
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