Naltima 50 mg Tablet

Naltima 50 mg Tablet contains 50 mg of naltrexone in each tablet. It is an opioid antagonist used in the treatment of alcohol dependence and for preventing relapse to opioid use after detoxification. Naltima 50 mg Tablet is taken by mouth as a tablet and is prescribed as part of a broader treatment plan that may include counseling and follow-up care. This strength is a standard adult prescription dose and is not a medicine for treating active opioid withdrawal or an alcohol emergency.

How it works: Naltrexone in Naltima 50 mg Tablet works by blocking opioid receptors in the brain. This helps reduce the rewarding effects of opioids and can lower the urge to drink alcohol in people being treated for alcohol dependence.

Naltima 50 mg Tablet is the full-strength oral tablet commonly used when a doctor wants a once-daily naltrexone dose that blocks opioid effects and supports alcohol-use treatment. Because this is the 50 mg strength, it is not a lower-titration form and is meant for patients who have already been assessed to be opioid-free and able to take naltrexone safely.

• Alcohol dependence treatment
• Relapse prevention after opioid detoxification
• Support for maintaining abstinence from opioids
• Part of a supervised recovery plan

• Swallow Naltima 50 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; it may be taken with or without food.
• Do not take opioids, including pain medicines, while using this tablet unless your doctor specifically says so.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor tells you to.
• If your doctor uses a test dose or special schedule, follow that plan closely before continuing daily therapy.

Each Naltima 50 mg Tablet provides 50 mg of naltrexone. In many adults, it is taken once daily, but the exact schedule and whether it is appropriate for you are decided by the doctor; the usual maximum oral dose is 50 mg per day unless a specialist prescribes a different monitored regimen.

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 or nervousness
• Trouble sleeping
• Stomach pain or cramps

• Do not use Naltima 50 mg Tablet if you are currently using opioid pain medicines or are in opioid withdrawal.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of hepatitis, because naltrexone can affect the liver.
• Do not drink heavily or assume the tablet prevents alcohol-related harm; it is part of a treatment plan, not a cure.
• This 50 mg strength may cause dizziness or sleepiness in some people, so use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell all healthcare providers that you take naltrexone before any surgery, dental work, or emergency treatment.
• Carry information about naltrexone with you, since opioid pain medicines may not work normally while you are taking it.
• Use caution if you become pregnant or plan to breastfeed; your prescriber should review the risks and benefits.

• Opioid pain medicines such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine, and codeine
• Methadone and buprenorphine
• Cough or cold products that contain opioids
• Disulfiram or other medicines that may affect the liver
• Medicines or supplements that can also stress the liver

Store Naltima 50 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.