Acamprosate is a medication to stop drinking excessive alcoholic beverages and acts on the central nervous system, reducing the urge to drink alcohol.
Acamprosate, commercially known as Campral, is produced by the Merck laboratory and should only be used for medical reasons. This medicine can only be used by adults and is swallowed by tablets.
Indications
Acamprosate is indicated in the treatment of alcoholism along with psychological counseling.
Price
The price of Acamprosato is approximately 70 reais.
How to use
The mode of use of Acamprosate varies with weight, and adults weighing less than 60 kg should take 2 tablets in the morning, 1 in the afternoon and 1 in the evening, and adults weighing 60 kg or more should use 2 tablets in the morning, 2 in the afternoon and 2 in the evening.
It is important to take the product at the beginning of the main meals, such as lunch or dinner, for example.
Side effects
The side effects of Acamprosate can be diarrhea, vomiting, depression, insomnia or weakness.
Contraindications
Acamprosate is contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as in children and the elderly. It should not be taken by patients with severe renal or liver function impairment.
