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Alcocel 333mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Alcocel 333mg Tablet 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.
Alcocel 333mg Tablet is used in the treatment of people with drinking problems. People who drink while taking Alcocel 333mg Tablet, the patient experiences unpleasant physical features
Alcocel 333mg Tablet is used in the treatment of people with drinking problems. People who drink while taking Alcocel 333mg Tablet, the patient experiences unpleasant physical features
Uses of Alcocel Tablet
Benefits of Alcocel Tablet
In Alcohol addiction
Alcocel 333mg Tablet 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. Alcocel 333mg Tablet starts working from the very first dose and is a very safe and effective way of treating alcohol addiction.
Side effects of Alcocel Tablet
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 them
Common side effects of Alcocel
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Decreased libido
- Itching
- Flatulence
- Impotence
How to use Alcocel 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. Alcocel 333mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alcocel 333mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alcocel 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alcocel 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.
Driving
SAFE
Alcocel 333mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Alcocel 333mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alcocel 333mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Alcocel 333mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Alcocel 333mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Alcocel 333mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alcocel 333mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Alcocel 333mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Alcocel 333mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
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Quick tips
- Alcocel 333mg Tablet reduces craving for alcohol in people who have stopped drinking.
- Take it in combination with a counselling programme to help you maintain abstinence from 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.
- It will take time, support, willpower and determination to readjust to not drinking and learn to live without alcohol.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Organosulfonic Acid
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Alcohol deaddiction
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Alcocel 333mg Tablet addictive/ is Alcocel 333mg Tablet a narcotic?
Alcocel 333mg Tablet is not addictive when given at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Alcocel 333mg Tablet is a calcium acetylhomotaurinate and not a narcotic
Is Alcocel 333mg Tablet effective?
Alcocel 333mg Tablet is effective if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor
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 Alcocel 333mg Tablet get you high/ make you drowsy/ cause weight gain?
These side effects are rare or uncommon with Alcocel 333mg Tablet treatment. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience one or more such symptoms and stop taking Alcocel 333mg Tablet immediately.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Alcocel 333mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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