| Active substance |
Acamprosate |
| Also known as |
N-acetylhomotaurinate calcium |
| Blood pressure |
No significant effect on blood pressure |
| Chemical name |
Calcium acetylaminopropanesulfonate |
| Dosage (medical) |
666 mg tablets, typically taken three times per day |
| Dosage (sports) |
Not applicable |
| Effects |
Helps maintain abstinence from alcohol |
| Formula |
C10H20N2O8S2Ca |
| Half-life |
20-33 hours |
| Hepatotoxicity |
Low risk |
| Lab Test |
Not routinely required |
| Main action |
Modulates glutamatergic and GABAergic neurotransmission |
| Side effects |
Diarrhea, nausea, pruritus, rash, flatulence, anxiety, and insomnia |
| Storage conditions |
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat |
| Strength |
333mg |
| Substance class |
Acetylated amino acid |
| Trade name |
Campral |
| Use in sports |
Not commonly used in sports |
| Water Retention |
No significant effect |
| Manufacturer |
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. |
| Packing |
6 tabs/blister |
