Dosage/Strength | 500 mg |
Form | Tablets |
Packaging Type | Strip |
Brand | Recopress |
Country of Origin | Made in India |
Recopress 500mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of alcohol addiction. It works by producing interaction with alcohol and thereby causing unpleasant effects like nausea, flushing of the face, headaches. Thus, it discourages the patient from taking alcohol while on this medication.
Recopress 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor. Remember while taking this medication, avoid alcohol in all forms including beer, wine, aftershave lotions, mouthwash, vinegar, and liquid medications.
Some common side effects of using this medication are headache, fatigue, drowsiness, decreased libido, and metallic taste. Initially, it may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to know that you should take this medicine in combination with a counseling program as it will provide extra help to maintain abstinence from alcohol. Remember it will take time, support, willpower, and determination to readjust the habit of not drinking.
Uses
Treatment of Alcohol addiction
Storage
Store below 30°C
Side Effects
Feeling numb or weak on 1 side of the bodySevere headacheFeverConfusionDifficulty speakingVision changesDizzinessChest pain or pressurePain in arms, jaw, neck, and backBreathing problemsSevere stomach painBlood clot formationBlood in stools or coughing bloodLiver problemsPain or soreness in the mouth, teeth, or jawHigh or low BPLoss of appetiteNausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, or indigestionTirednessHoarse voiceLeg swellingRashesPain in joints or musclesHair lossSleeplessnessProtein in urine, frequent urinationLow potassium, magnesium, and calcium levels in the bloodDehydrationSkin problemsGall bladder inflammationIncrease in the values of cholesterol, thyroid-stimulating hormone, digestive enzymesDelayed wound healing