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Nalsign 50mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

NALTREXONE-50MG

Uses:

Alcohol dependence and opioid dependence

Medicinal Benefits:

Nalsign 50mg Tablet contains naltrexone. It belongs to the class of medications called 'opioid-antagonist' used to treat alcohol dependence (chronic alcoholism) and opioid dependence. It works by blocking the effect of opioid receptors and decreasing cravings and urges to use alcohol or opioids. Still, it is used along with counselling and social support to help patients dependent on alcohol abstain from drinking alcoholic drinks.

FAQs

Nalsign 50mg Tablet works by blocking the effect of opioid receptors and decreasing cravings and urges to use alcohol or opioids, but it is used along with counselling and social support to help patients who are dependent on alcohol abstain from drinking alcoholic drinks.

No, Nalsign 50mg Tablet should not be used with an opioid analgesic, as it may cause serious adverse effects of the drug. If you have any concerns, please discuss them with your doctor.

Before taking the Nalsign 50mg Tablet, inform your doctor about your medical conditions (particularly hepatitis or liver failure), allergic reactions, and medications you are already taking (especially opioid analgesics). Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Take the rest of the day's doses at evenly spaced intervals unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Using Nalsign 50mg Tablet in any individual who has failed the naloxone challenge test or has a positive urine screen for opioids is contradicted.