Nalsign 50 mg Tablet

Nalsign 50 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 50 mg of naltrexone in each tablet. It belongs to the opioid antagonist class and is used to support treatment for alcohol dependence and opioid dependence after detoxification. Nalsign 50 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and works best as part of a complete treatment plan that may include counseling and support. Because it is a 50 mg strength, it is a full adult-strength tablet that should only be used when a clinician has confirmed it is appropriate.

How it works: Naltrexone blocks opioid receptors in the brain, so opioid medicines and opioids from misuse cannot produce their usual effects. In tablet form, Nalsign 50 mg Tablet provides a measured oral dose that helps reduce the rewarding effects of alcohol and opioids and supports recovery.

Nalsign 50 mg Tablet is the standard adult tablet strength for naltrexone, so it is used when a doctor wants a full 50 mg dose rather than a lower-strength starting dose. It may suit patients who have already been opioid-free long enough and are ready for maintenance treatment to reduce relapse risk. A clinician may choose this tablet strength because it is simple to take once daily and provides the usual oral naltrexone dose.

• Alcohol dependence treatment
• Prevention of opioid relapse after detoxification
• Support after opioid use disorder treatment
• Part of a counseling-based recovery plan

• Swallow Nalsign 50 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it exactly as your doctor prescribes, usually once daily.
• It can be taken with or without food if your prescriber does not give different instructions.
• Do not try to split, crush, or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is safe to do so.
• Avoid opioids before and during treatment unless a clinician has specifically told you otherwise.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Nalsign 50 mg Tablet provides 50 mg of naltrexone per tablet, which is a full prescription dose and not a starter dose. Many patients take it once daily, but some treatment plans use a different schedule based on the condition being treated and how the patient responds. The doctor decides the dose and maximum daily use, and this medicine should not be started until opioids are fully cleared from the body.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Naltrexone may include:

• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Anxiety
• Trouble sleeping
• Abdominal pain

• Do not use Nalsign 50 mg Tablet if you are currently using opioids or are physically dependent on them unless a doctor has confirmed it is safe to start.
• Tell your prescriber if you have liver disease, hepatitis, or abnormal liver tests, because naltrexone can affect the liver.
• This tablet can block opioid pain medicines, so tell every healthcare professional you are taking naltrexone before surgery or emergency treatment.
• Do not drink alcohol excessively while being treated, and use it only as your doctor recommends for alcohol-use disorder treatment.
• Do not drive or use machinery until you know how Nalsign 50 mg Tablet affects you, especially if you feel dizzy or sleepy.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines and supplements you use, especially any opioid-containing products.
• If you need pain treatment, do not take opioid medicines on your own because they may not work properly and can be dangerous after naltrexone wears off.

• Opioid pain medicines such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine, and fentanyl
• Methadone or buprenorphine
• Cough or cold products that contain opioids
• Disulfiram
• Liver-affecting medicines or supplements

Store Nalsign 50 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.