Ingredient

Acamprosate Calcium

Acamprosate calcium is a central nervous system drug that helps prevent relapse in alcohol dependence.

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MFDS ingredient code M102626

What does it do?

Acamprosate calcium is a drug that acts on the central nervous system and is used to prevent relapse in patients with alcohol dependence. It helps reduce the craving for alcohol by regulating the balance of neurotransmitters.

Acamprosate calcium reduces the craving for alcohol by balancing the neurotransmitters glutamate and GABA in the brain. This helps alleviate alcohol withdrawal symptoms and reduces the risk of relapse.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other treatments for alcohol dependence, acamprosate calcium focuses on regulating the balance of neurotransmitters in the central nervous system, making it effective in preventing relapse. It has relatively few side effects and is specialized in reducing alcohol cravings.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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