Acamptas 333 Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Acamprosate (333mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Organosulfonic Acid |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Alcohol deaddiction |
| User Rating | 4.4 |
| User Reviews | 768 |
FAQ
Is Acamptas 333 effective?
Acamptas 333 is effective if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor
Does Acamptas 333 get you high/ make you drowsy/ cause weight gain?
These side effects are rare or uncommon with Acamptas 333 treatment. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience one or more such symptoms and stop taking Acamptas 333 immediately.
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
Is Acamptas 333 addictive/ is Acamptas 333 a narcotic?
Acamptas 333 is not addictive when given at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Acamptas 333 is a calcium acetylhomotaurinate and not a narcotic
What if you forget to take Acamptas Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Acamptas 333, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Acamptas 333 Tablet Reviews
Acamptas 333 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.
Acamptas 333 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.
Acamptas 333 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.
How Acamptas 333 Tablet 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.
How to Use Acamptas 333 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. Acamptas 333 is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Acamptas 333 Tablet
- In Alcohol addiction: Acamptas 333 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. Acamptas 333 starts working from the very first dose and is a very safe and effective way of treating alcohol addiction.
Uses of Acamptas 333 Tablet
- Alcohol addiction
Acamptas 333 Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Acamptas 333 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Kidney
CAUTION
Acamptas 333 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acamptas 333 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Acamptas 333 is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Acamptas 333 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acamptas 333 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Acamptas 333 in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Acamptas 333 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.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acamptas 333. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Acamptas 333 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Quick Tips
- It will take time, support, willpower and determination to readjust to not drinking and learn to live without 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.
- Take it in combination with a counselling programme to help you maintain abstinence from alcohol.
- Acamptas 333 reduces craving for alcohol in people who have stopped drinking.
- It is only effective after you have completely stopped drinking alcohol.
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