WHAT IS ACAMPROL 333MG?

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ACAMPROL 333MG contains Acamprosate which acts on the central nervous system (the brain and the spinal cord)

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WHAT ACAMPROL 333MG IS USED FOR?

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It is used for the treatment of alcohol dependence
nIt helps to maintain abstinence in alcohol-dependent patients

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WARNING & PRECAUTION:

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TALK TO DOCTOR

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Talk to your Doctor, if you:

nAre allergic to any of the other ingredients of this medicine
nSuffer from severe kidney or liver disease
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PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING

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If you are breastfeeding, do not take ACAMPROL 333MG because it is not known whether this medicine passes into breast milk
nIf you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine

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DRIVING & USING MACHINES

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ACAMPROL 333MG has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines

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INTERACTIONS:

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Tell your doctor if you are taking,

nDiuretics (used to treat heart problems)
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DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

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Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
nSwallow this medicine whole
nDo not chew or crush

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If you take more ACAMPROL 333MG

nIf you take too many medicines, call your doctor or go to nearest hospital immediately
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nSymptoms of overdosage are: diarrhoea such as frequent loose or watery stools, raise in blood calcium levelsIf you forget to take ACAMPROL 333MG
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nDo not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and then take the next dose at the right time
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nIf you stop taking ACAMPROL 333MG
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nDo not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so
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SIDE EFFECTS OF ACAMPROL 333MG:

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COMMON

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• Diarrhoea
n• Stomach ache
n• Nausea, vomiting
n• Excessive gas in the stomach or bowel (flatulence)
n• Spotty red skin rash
n• Decreased sexual desire

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UNCOMMON

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• Increased sexual desire

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STORAGE:

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Keep this medicine out of reach of children
nStore at a room temperature of 15-25°C