Naltox 50mg Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	DD Pharmaceuticals Pvt. 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	4.4
User Reviews	586

FAQ

Does Naltox 50mg make you high/ sleepy?

No, Naltox 50mg does not make you high but, may rarely make you sleepy

Can you take Naltox 50mg forever?

No, Naltox 50mg must be taken as long as prescribed by your doctor

Does Naltox 50mg help with opiate cravings?

Yes, Naltox 50mg helps reduce opiate cravings

What if you forget to take Naltox Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Naltox 50mg, 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.

Naltox 50mg Tablet Reviews

Naltox 50mg 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.

Naltox 50mg 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 Naltox 50mg Tablet Works

Naltox 50mg 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 Naltox 50mg 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. Naltox 50mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Naltox 50mg 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. Naltox 50mg helps prevent these cravings that lead to opioid dependence and also helps the person to refrain from taking them repeatedly.
In Alcohol addiction: Naltox 50mg 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. Naltox 50mg starts working from the very first dose and is a very safe and effective way of treating alcohol addiction.

Uses of Naltox 50mg Tablet

Opioid dependence
Alcohol addiction

Naltox 50mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^UNSAFE

Naltox 50mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Naltox 50mg may make you feel tired or dizzy. This may affect your driving ability.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Naltox 50mg 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

Naltox 50mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Naltox 50mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

Alcohol ^SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Naltox 50mg does not cause any harmful side effects.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Naltox 50mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Naltox 50mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Naltox 50mg 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.

Quick Tips

Do not consume opioid derivatives while on this treatment.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Naltox 50mg affects you.
Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.

References

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