What is Acamprosate Calcium? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Acamprosate Calcium

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Extended-release tablet: Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Extended-release tablet: Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

What to do if you miss a dose of Acamprosate Calcium

Acamprosate Calcium contraindications - Who shouldn't take Acamprosate Calcium?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to acamprosate.

Acamprosate Calcium warnings

• Tell your doctor if you start drinking alcohol again while you are taking this medicine. The medicine will not prevent withdrawal symptoms if you start and stop drinking again.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease.

• This medicine may make you drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

• Unusual behavior, anxiety, depression, or thoughts of hurting yourself

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Acamprosate Calcium interactions & what to avoid when taking Acamprosate Calcium

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease.

• This medicine may make you drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

• Tell your doctor if you start drinking alcohol again while you are taking this medicine. The medicine will not prevent withdrawal symptoms if you start and stop drinking again.