Sanprol 333mg Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Sanity Pharma |
| 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 | 4.9 |
| User Reviews | 686 |
FAQ
Is Sanprol 333mg addictive/ is Sanprol 333mg a narcotic?
Sanprol 333mg is not addictive when given at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Sanprol 333mg is a calcium acetylhomotaurinate and not a narcotic
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
Does Sanprol 333mg get you high/ make you drowsy/ cause weight gain?
These side effects are rare or uncommon with Sanprol 333mg treatment. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience one or more such symptoms and stop taking Sanprol 333mg immediately.
Is Sanprol 333mg effective?
Sanprol 333mg is effective if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor
What if you forget to take Sanprol Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Sanprol 333mg, 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.
Sanprol 333mg Tablet Reviews
Sanprol 333mg 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.
Sanprol 333mg 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.
Sanprol 333mg 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 Sanprol 333mg 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 Sanprol 333mg 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. Sanprol 333mg is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Sanprol 333mg Tablet
- In Alcohol addiction: Sanprol 333mg 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. Sanprol 333mg starts working from the very first dose and is a very safe and effective way of treating alcohol addiction.
Uses of Sanprol 333mg Tablet
- Alcohol addiction
Sanprol 333mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CAUTION
Sanprol 333mg should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sanprol 333mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Sanprol 333mg in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sanprol 333mg 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
Sanprol 333mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sanprol 333mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Sanprol 333mg is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Driving
SAFE
Sanprol 333mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sanprol 333mg. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sanprol 333mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Quick Tips
- Sanprol 333mg reduces craving for alcohol in people who have stopped drinking.
- It will take time, support, willpower and determination to readjust to not drinking and learn to live without 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.
- Take it in combination with a counselling programme to help you maintain abstinence from alcohol.
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