Naltrust 50mg 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.

Naltrust 50mg 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.

Uses of Naltrust Tablet

Benefits of Naltrust 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. Naltrust 50mg Tablet helps prevent these cravings that lead to opioid dependence and also helps the person to refrain from taking them repeatedly.

In Alcohol addiction

Naltrust 50mg 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. Naltrust 50mg Tablet starts working from the very first dose and is a very safe and effective way of treating alcohol addiction.

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Side effects of Naltrust 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 Naltrust

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

How to use Naltrust 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. Naltrust 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Naltrust Tablet works

Naltrust 50mg 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 Naltrust 50mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Naltrust 50mg 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

Naltrust 50mg 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

Naltrust 50mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Naltrust 50mg Tablet may make you feel tired or dizzy. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

CAUTION

Naltrust 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Naltrust 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Naltrust 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Naltrust 50mg 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 Naltrust Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Naltrust 50mg 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 Naltrust 50mg 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

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Opioid Antagonist

Patient concerns

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.

FAQs

Can you take Naltrust 50mg Tablet forever?

No, Naltrust 50mg Tablet must be taken as long as prescribed by your doctor

Does Naltrust 50mg Tablet make you high/ sleepy?

No, Naltrust 50mg Tablet does not make you high but, may rarely make you sleepy

Does Naltrust 50mg Tablet help with opiate cravings?

Yes, Naltrust 50mg Tablet helps reduce opiate cravings

Related lab tests

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