Acamprosate (333mg)
Acmacal 333mg Tablet 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.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Acmacal
10 tablets
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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. Acmacal 333mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
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.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acmacal 333mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Acmacal 333mg Tablet 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.
Acmacal 333mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Acmacal 333mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Acmacal 333mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acmacal 333mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Acmacal 333mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Acmacal 333mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acmacal 333mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Acmacal 333mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Acmacal 333mg Tablet is not addictive when given at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Acmacal 333mg Tablet is a calcium acetylhomotaurinate and not a narcotic
Acmacal 333mg Tablet is effective if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor
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
These side effects are rare or uncommon with Acmacal 333mg Tablet treatment. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience one or more such symptoms and stop taking Acmacal 333mg Tablet immediately.
