Tabletas de acamprosato
Campral EC
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Acamprosate can help you to fight the desire to drink alcohol.
You will be prescribed three doses to take each day. Take each dose after a meal or with a snack.
Common side effects of acamprosate include diarrhoea, feeling sick (nausea), stomach pain, loss of appetite, dizziness, and trouble sleeping.
It is important for you to keep your appointments with your doctor and counsellor so your progress can be monitored.
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Acamprosate is a medicine for people who have stopped drinking after previously having alcohol dependence.
It helps reduce cravings for alcohol and works best alongside counselling.
Common side effects include diarrhoea, feeling sick, stomach ache, and an itchy rash.
Do not crush or break the tablets as they have a special coating and must be swallowed whole.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have liver or kidney problems.
Keep taking the tablets for as long as your doctor advises, which may be about a year.
About acamprosate
Tipo de medicamento | A medicine used for people with alcohol dependence |
Usado para | Maintaining abstinence from drinking |
También llamado | Campral EC® |
Disponible como | Comprimidos |
What is acamprosate used for?
Acamprosate is used to help you maintain abstinence from alcohol if you have previously been alcohol-dependent and have now stopped drinking.
It will be started as soon as possible after you have stopped drinking alcohol. Acamprosate can be useful alongside counselling if you are concerned that cravings for alcohol may result in you drinking again. It acts in your brain to reduce your desire to drink alcohol.
Side effects of acamprosate
The most common side effects of acamprosate are:
Diarrea.
Náuseas.
Estar enfermo (vómitos).
Dolor de estómago.
Farting.
Erupción cutánea con picazón.
Reduced sex drive or ability.
Encontrará una lista completa en el prospecto informativo del fabricante que se suministra con su medicamento.
Los efectos no deseados a menudo mejoran a medida que su cuerpo se adapta al nuevo medicamento, pero hable con su médico o farmacéutico si alguno de los siguientes persiste o se vuelve problemático.
How to manage acamprosate side effects
Very common acamprosate side effects (these affect more than 1 in 10 people) | ¿Qué puedo hacer si experimento esto? |
Diarrea | Bebe mucha agua para reponer los líquidos perdidos |
Common acamprosate side effects (these affect fewer than 1 in 10 people) | ¿Qué puedo hacer si experimento esto? |
Feeling sick or being sick, stomach ache, wind (flatulence) | Stick to simple meals - avoid rich or spicy foods. If you are sick, drink plenty of water |
Erupción cutánea con picazón | Try using a moisturising cream, or ask your pharmacist to recommend a cream for short-term use. Speak with your doctor if the rash becomes troublesome |
Reduced sexual desire or ability | If you are concerned about this, speak with your doctor for advice |
Si experimenta cualquier otro síntoma que crea que puede deberse a las tabletas, hable con su médico o farmacéutico para obtener más consejos.
Who should not take acamprosate?
Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking acamprosate it is important that your doctor knows:
Si estás embarazada, intentando tener un bebé o amamantando.
Si tiene algún problema con el funcionamiento de su hígado o de sus riñones.
Si está tomando otros medicamentos. Esto incluye cualquier medicamento que esté tomando y que esté disponible para comprar sin receta, así como medicamentos herbales y complementarios.
Si alguna vez has tenido una reacción alérgica a un medicamento.
How to take acamprosate
Read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside your pack of tablets. It will give you more information about acamprosate and will provide you with a full list of the side effects which you may experience.
Take acamprosate exactly as your doctor tells you to. You will be prescribed one or two tablets to take three times a day. Your dose will be printed on the label of the pack to remind you. Take your doses after meals, or with a snack.
Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. Do not crush or break the tablets - they should be swallowed whole as they have a special coating.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember (with a snack). If when you remember, it is nearly time for your next dose then leave out the missed dose and take your next dose when it is due. Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.
Obteniendo el máximo de tu tratamiento
Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor and counsellor. This is so your progress can be checked on a regular basis.
Make sure your family and friends know how important it is that you do not drink any alcohol so they can be a support to you.
Keep taking the tablets unless your doctor tells you otherwise. You may need to continue to take acamprosate for about a year, although your doctor will review this regularly.
How to store acamprosate
Mantenga todos los medicamentos fuera del alcance y la vista de los niños.
Almacenar en un lugar fresco y seco, lejos del calor y la luz directos.
Información importante sobre todos los medicamentos
Información importante sobre todos los medicamentos
Nunca tome más de la dosis prescrita. Si sospecha que usted u otra persona podría haber tomado una sobredosis de este medicamento, acuda al departamento de accidentes y emergencias de su hospital local. Lleve el envase con usted, incluso si está vacío.
Este medicamento es para ti. Nunca lo des a otras personas, incluso si su condición parece ser la misma que la tuya.
Si compras algún medicamento, consulta con un farmacéutico que sean adecuados para tomar con tus otros medicamentos.
Si vas a someterte a una operación o a un tratamiento dental, informa a la persona que realiza el tratamiento sobre los medicamentos que estás tomando.
Do not keep-out-of date or unwanted medicines. Take them to your local pharmacy which will dispose of them for you.
Si tienes alguna pregunta sobre este medicamento, consulta a tu farmacéutico.
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Preguntas frecuentes
How successful is acamprosate?
Acamprosate can be effective in helping people maintain abstinence from alcohol, particularly when combined with counselling or support programs.
What is the difference between acamprosate and disulfiram?
Acamprosate reduces cravings and the urge to drink, making it easier to stay abstinent from alcohol. Disulfiram works by causing unpleasant reactions if alcohol is consumed, acting as a deterrent.
Does acamprosate calm anxiety?
Acamprosate mainly reduces alcohol cravings. It may indirectly ease anxiety linked to drinking, but other treatments may be needed for anxiety itself.
How long does it take for acamprosate to work?
Acamprosate usually takes a few days to start reducing cravings, but its full effect can take several weeks.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Should I take acamprosate even if I don't feel cravings?
Yes, acamprosate is used to help maintain abstinence from alcohol if you have previously been alcohol-dependent and have now stopped drinking. It acts in your brain to reduce your desire to drink alcohol, helping prevent future cravings too.
Can I stop taking acamprosate if I feel well and haven't had a drink for a while?
It's important to keep taking your tablets unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Your doctor will regularly review your treatment, and you may need to continue taking acamprosate for about a year to help maintain your abstinence from alcohol.
What should I do if I accidentally crush or break an acamprosate tablet?
Acamprosate tablets have a special coating and should be swallowed whole. If you accidentally crush or break a tablet, it's best to discard it and take an intact tablet as prescribed. Do not take the crushed or broken tablet.
Is there anything I should specifically avoid eating or drinking while taking acamprosate?
While taking acamprosate, you should avoid rich or spicy foods if you experience stomach upset like nausea, vomiting, or stomach ache. Additionally, it is crucial to avoid drinking any alcohol, as acamprosate is prescribed to help you maintain abstinence from it.
Can acamprosate be taken with other medications I buy without a prescription?
Before you start taking acamprosate, it's important that your doctor knows about all other medicines you are taking. This includes any medicines available to buy without a prescription, as well as herbal and complementary medicines, to ensure they are suitable to take together.
Lecturas adicionales y referencias
- Manufacturer's PIL, Campral® EC; Merck, The electronic Medicines Compendium. Dated December 2020.
- Medicamentos Completos BNF 89ª Edición; Asociación Médica Británica y Sociedad Real de Farmacia de Gran Bretaña, Londres.
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Michael Stewart, MRPharmS
Gerente de Revisión de Folletos de Medicamentos – Contratista, Farmacéutico
BPharm (Hons), MRPharmS
Michael es un farmacéutico comunitario que ejerce en Midlands y South Yorkshire con más de 20 años de experiencia asesorando sobre medicamentos y condiciones médicas. Tiene una sólida formación en capacitación en atención médica, habiendo producido e impartido cursos de formación para equipos de farmacia y personal de entornos de atención residencial, incluidas enfermeras. También ha contribuido a juntas asesoras de farmacia para la gestión de condiciones de baja gravedad en la comunidad.
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Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP
Médico General, Autor Médico
MBBS, MRCGP, MRCP (Paediatrics), DCH
El Dr. Colin Tidy es un médico del NHS, con sede en Oxfordshire.
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