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Nalcon 25mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Nalcon 25mg Tablet is used in the treatment of opioid dependence and alcohol addiction. It works by blocking the euphoric feelings (highs) that Some people may experience after taking opiates and alcohol. This reduces the craving and helps you stay away from them.

Nalcon 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit of the medicine. Continue taking the medicine for as long as the doctor has prescribed it. DO not stop taking the medicine until you have finished the full course. 

Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, headache, nervousness, anxiety, sleep disorders, restlessness, abdominal pain, joint pain, muscle pain, and weakness. Do not drive or operate machinery after taking the medicine as you may feel dizzy or tired.


Benefits of Nalcon Tablet

In Opioid dependence

Opioids are prescribed to treat pain. With prolonged use, the body may become dependent on them and cause withdrawal symptoms, which makes it difficult to stop taking them. Nalcon 25mg Tablet helps prevent these cravings that lead to opioid dependence and also helps the person to refrain from taking them repeatedly.

In Alcohol addiction

Nalcon 25mg Tablet is a medicine used, along with social support and counseling, to help people recover from alcohol addiction and to avoid having the urge to drink alcohol again. Nalcon 25mg Tablet starts working from the very first dose and is a very safe and effective way of treating alcohol addiction.

Side effects of Nalcon Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Nalcon

  • Joint pain
  • Muscle pain
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Weakness
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Anxiety
  • Nervousness
  • Restlessness
  • Sleep disorder
  • Fatigue
  • Sleepiness

How to use Nalcon Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nalcon 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Nalcon Tablet works

Nalcon 25mg Tablet is an opioid antagonist. It works by blocking the euphoric feelings (highs) that you may experience after taking opiates and alcohol. This reduces craving and helps you remain off of them.

Safety advice

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Nalcon 25mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nalcon 25mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nalcon 25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Nalcon 25mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Nalcon 25mg Tablet may make you feel tired or dizzy. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Nalcon 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nalcon 25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Nalcon 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nalcon 25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

What if you forget to take Nalcon Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Nalcon 25mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
  • Do not consume opioid derivatives while on this treatment.
  • Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Nalcon 25mg Tablet affects you.
  • Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Phenanthrenes derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Opioid Antagonist

Interaction with drugs

Taking Nalcon with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Naltrexone may reduce efficacy of Buprenorphine. Do not consume Naltrexone with Buprenorphine; watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, increased heart rate, or headache.
Naltrexone may reduce efficacy of Buprenorphine. Do not consume Naltrexone with Buprenorphine; watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, increased heart rate, or headache.
Naltrexone may reduce efficacy of Buprenorphine. Do not consume Naltrexone with Buprenorphine; watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, increased heart rate, or headache.
Naltrexone may reduce efficacy of Buprenorphine. Do not consume Naltrexone with Buprenorphine; watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, increased heart rate, or headache.
Naltrexone may reduce efficacy of Butorphanol. Do not consume Naltrexone with Butorphanol; watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, increased heart rate, or headache.

Patient concerns

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I want to withdraw alcohol dependence
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Addiction problems require understanding of patterns of abuse, withdrawal symptoms , underlying psychopathology followed by detoxification and rehabilitation plan. For further understanding of the issue, you may go through the following link- https://www.parashospitals.com/blogs/coping-with-alcohol-and-drug-addiction/
How to get deaddicted from Tapentadol
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Opioid addiction is treated under psychiatrist 's supervision. We need to explore withdrawal symptoms and treat accordingly.
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FAQs

Can you take Nalcon 25mg Tablet forever?

No, Nalcon 25mg Tablet must be taken as long as prescribed by your doctor

Does Nalcon 25mg Tablet make you high/ sleepy?

No, Nalcon 25mg Tablet does not make you high but, may rarely make you sleepy

Does Nalcon 25mg Tablet help with opiate cravings?

Yes, Nalcon 25mg Tablet helps reduce opiate cravings
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