Nalsup Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Maan Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient	Naltrexone (50mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Phenanthrenes derivatives
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
Action Class	Opioid Antagonist
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	532

FAQ

Does Nalsup make you high/ sleepy?

No, Nalsup does not make you high but, may rarely make you sleepy

Can you take Nalsup forever?

No, Nalsup must be taken as long as prescribed by your doctor

Does Nalsup help with opiate cravings?

Yes, Nalsup helps reduce opiate cravings

What if you forget to take Nalsup?

If you miss a dose of Nalsup, 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.

Nalsup Tablet Reviews

Nalsup is used in the treatment of opioid dependence and alcohol addiction. It works by blocking the euphoric feelings (highs) that Some people may experience after taking opiates and alcohol. This reduces the craving and helps you stay away from them.

Nalsup may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit of the medicine. Continue taking the medicine for as long as the doctor has prescribed it. DO not stop taking the medicine until you have finished the full course.

Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, headache, nervousness, anxiety, sleep disorders, restlessness, abdominal pain, joint pain, muscle pain, and weakness. Do not drive or operate machinery after taking the medicine as you may feel dizzy or tired.

How Nalsup Tablet Works

Nalsup is an opioid antagonist. It works by blocking the euphoric feelings (highs) that you may experience after taking opiates and alcohol. This reduces craving and helps you remain off of them.

How to Use Nalsup 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. Nalsup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Nalsup Tablet

In Opioid dependence: Opioids are prescribed to treat pain. With prolonged use, the body may become dependent on them and cause withdrawal symptoms, which makes it difficult to stop taking them. Nalsup helps prevent these cravings that lead to opioid dependence and also helps the person to refrain from taking them repeatedly.
In Alcohol addiction: Nalsup 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. Nalsup starts working from the very first dose and is a very safe and effective way of treating alcohol addiction.

Uses of Nalsup Tablet

Opioid dependence
Alcohol addiction

Nalsup Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^UNSAFE

Nalsup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Nalsup may make you feel tired or dizzy. This may affect your driving ability.

Alcohol ^SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Nalsup does not cause any harmful side effects.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Nalsup is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Liver ^CAUTION

Nalsup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nalsup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Nalsup 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.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Nalsup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nalsup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
Do not consume opioid derivatives while on this treatment.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Nalsup affects you.
Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.

References

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