acampcon 333 tablet - Acamprosate (333mg) medicine

acampcon 333 tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes

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๐Ÿญ Consern Pharma Limited ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 26, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 26, 2026

What is acampcon 333 tablet used for?

Acamprol Tablet (Acamprosate) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Acamprosate (333mg), which Restores balance between excitatory (glutamate) and inhibitory (GABA) neurotrans. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Acamprosate
  • Manufacturer: Consern Pharma Limited
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: C
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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๐Ÿ’Š acampcon 333 tablet Uses & Benefits

Maintenance of abstinence in alcohol-dependent patients

Off-label uses: Cocaine dependence, Opioid dependence

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Acamprosate
Brand NameAcamprol Tablet
ManufacturerConsern Pharma Limited
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassNEURO CNS
Action ClassAlcohol deaddiction
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionWell absorbed orally, bioavailability ~11% due to first-pass metabolism
DistributionDistributes into total body water; crosses blood-brain barrier
Protein BindingNegligible (<5%)
MetabolismNot significantly metabolized; excreted unchanged
Half-Life20-33 hours
ExcretionRenal (90% unchanged)
Bioavailability~11%
Onset of ActionSeveral days to weeks
Peak Plasma Time3-8 hours
Duration of Action24 hours (with regular dosing)

How It Works

Restores balance between excitatory (glutamate) and inhibitory (GABA) neurotransmission in alcohol-dependent patients

Mechanism Steps

1Acamprosate binds to NMDA receptors as a partial antagonist
2Modulates GABA-A receptor activity
3Restores balance between glutamate and GABA neurotransmission

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take acampcon 333 tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of acampcon 333 tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Flatulence
  • Abdominal pain
  • Headache

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Suicidal ideation
  • Depression
  • Allergic reactions

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Hepatotoxicity
  • Pancreatitis
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Naltrexone Major Increased risk of hepatotoxicity
Disulfiram Major Possible additive effects
CNS depressants Moderate Enhanced sedation
Antidepressants Moderate Possible serotonin syndrome
Antacids Minor Reduced absorption of acamprosate

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Naltrexone
  • Disulfiram

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • CNS depressants
  • Antidepressants

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Antacids

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

No significant interactions

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

May reduce alcohol craving; no direct interaction but should be used as part of abstinence program

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Severe renal impairment (CrCl <30 mL/min), hypersensitivity

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Renal function, liver function, psychiatric status, alcohol consumption

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Not recommended; unknown if excreted in breast milk

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Symptomatic and supportive; no specific antidote

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose; do not double

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jun 26, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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