Campral® | |
Brand Name: | Campral |
Active Ingredient: | acamprosate calcium |
Strength(s): | 333 mg |
Dosage Form(s): | Tablet |
Company Name: | Lipha Pharmaceuticals, Forest |
Availability: | Prescription only |
*Date Approved by FDA: |
July 29, 2004 |
*Approval by FDA does not mean that the drug is available for consumers at this time. |
What is Campral
used for? Campral is used to help patients with alcoholism stay
alcohol-free after they have stopped drinking.
Treatment with Campral should be part of a program that includes
counseling and support. Campral
has not shown to help patients who are still drinking at the start of
treatment. Campral has not
been studied in patients who abuse other substances in addition to
alcohol. Who should not
take Campral? Do not take Campral if you:
What should I
tell my health care provider? Tell your health care provider if you: ·
have or had kidney problems ·
are pregnant, are trying to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding ·
start
drinking alcohol again Campral has not been shown to interact with other
medicines. However, it is
always important to tell your health care provider about all the medicines
you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins,
and herbal supplements. What are some
possible side effects of Campral? (This list is
NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Campral.
Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list
of side effects.) Some common side effects with Campral include:
For more
detailed information about Campral, ask your health care provider or
pharmacist. Posted: 11/16/2004 |