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Medicines acamprosate calciumQuestion & answer

acamprosate calcium · Medicine question

What happens if someone drinks again?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Acamprosate does not prevent alcohol-related harm. Contact the alcohol-treatment team or prescriber so safety and ongoing treatment can be reviewed.

Sources for this answer

Acamprosate 333 mg Gastro-resistant Tablets.emc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 4
Campral ECemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 13

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