What is Acamprosato?

Acamprosato is a variation of the brand name under which Campral (acamprosate calcium) may be found mainly in Spanish-speaking countries. Acamprosato (Campral) is used to help patients with alcoholism stay alcohol-free after they have gone through detoxification and stopped drinking.

Acamprosato (Campral) reduces distress and discomfort during abstinence, affecting specific chemicals in the brain. This way Acamprosato (Campral) helps you stay sober and avoid drinking again.

In the US and Puerto Rico, acamprosate calcium is oficially manufactured and marketed by Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc (FPI) which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Forest Laboratories, Inc. In other countries, Campral is manufactured and distributed by a German company Merck KGaA and her subsidiaries. In Spain, acamprosate calcium is also marketed under the brand name Zulex by Almirall Prodesfarma.

The other spelling variation of acamprosate calcium include Acamprosat and Acamprosatum.