Acamprosate Calcium Tablets

Description

Acamprosate Calcium Tablets 333 mg is a medicine that is used to help people who are dependent on alcohol by keeping them away from drinking. It comes in tablet form and consists of 333 mg of acamprosate calcium as an active ingredient. It works by balancing a certain amount of chemicals in the brain that may be disturbed by alcohol abuse.

How To Use Acamprosate Calcium Tablets 333 mg

• Take the tablets by swallowing, with or without eating, as instructed by your doctor or pharmacist.
• You should take the tablets as a whole without crushing, breaking, or chewing them.
• You typically need to take two tablets (each containing 666 mg) three times a day. Your doctor might change how much medicine you take depending on what you need and how well the treatment is working for you.
• It might take a few weeks for this medicine to work completely. Keep taking it as instructed, even if you don’t see immediate improvements.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. But if it’s almost time for your next dose, don’t take the missed dose and keep taking your medicine as usual.
• Do not take two doses if you miss one.

Benefits Of Acamprosate Calcium Tablets 333 mg

• It may help to lessen the unpleasant signs of alcohol withdrawal, like feeling worried, unable to relax, and having trouble sleeping.
• It can help to lower the chance of going back to drinking alcohol again for people who have already quit.
• It doesn’t make you physically addicted, so you can use it for a long time without getting addicted.
• It rarely causes any problems when used properly with guidance from a healthcare expert.
• It can be used along with other treatments for alcohol addiction, like talking to a counsellor and being part of support groups.

Side Effects Of Acamprosate Calcium Tablets 333 mg

• Diarrhea
• Nausea or vomiting
• Stomach pain or discomfort
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Fatigue or weakness

Precautions Of Acamprosate Calcium Tablets 333 mg

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or thinking about getting pregnant because we don’t know if this medication is safe for those situations.
• It is important to tell your doctor if you have had kidney problems before because this medicine might affect how well your kidneys work.
• Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medications because Acamprosate Calcium Tablets 333 mg may not work well with some drugs like naltrexone and disulfiram.
• Make sure to follow the directions from your doctor or pharmacist about how much medication to take, and don’t take more than they say you should.
• If you have any side effects like strong stomach pain, trouble breathing, or allergic reactions, reach out to your doctor right away.
• Do not use this medicine for symptoms that a doctor has not diagnosed.