Nodict 50 mg Tablet

Nodict 50 mg Tablet is an oral prescription medicine that contains naltrexone 50 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the opioid antagonist class and is used as part of treatment for alcohol use disorder and for preventing relapse in people who are no longer using opioids. Nodict 50 mg Tablet is not a cure by itself, but it can help reduce cravings and support recovery when used with counseling and a treatment plan.

How it works: Naltrexone in Nodict 50 mg Tablet blocks opioid receptors in the brain, which helps reduce the rewarding effects of alcohol and opioids. Taken as a tablet by mouth, it works systemically after absorption, helping lower cravings and making it harder for opioids to have their usual effects.

Nodict 50 mg Tablet is the standard tablet strength used in many naltrexone treatment plans, so it is typically chosen for adults after a doctor has assessed that this dose is appropriate. Because this product is a 50 mg tablet rather than a lower-strength or different formulation, it is not meant for casual or self-started use and may cause stronger nausea or dizziness in some people at the beginning of treatment.

• Alcohol use disorder treatment
• Relapse prevention after opioid detoxification
• Support for recovery programs
• Reduction of alcohol cravings
• Maintenance treatment under medical supervision

• Swallow Nodict 50 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually once daily for many patients.
• You may take it with or without food; taking it with food can help if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not take it if you are currently using opioid pain medicines, methadone, or street opioids unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not try to break, crush, or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor has instructed you to do so.

Each Nodict 50 mg Tablet provides 50 mg of naltrexone per tablet. For many adults, this strength may be taken once daily, but the exact schedule and whether it is appropriate for you must be decided by a doctor. The total daily dose should not exceed what your prescriber has directed; do not increase the dose on your own.

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

Common side effects of Naltrexone may include:

• Nausea, especially when starting Nodict 50 mg Tablet
• Headache
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Tiredness or sleepiness
• Stomach pain or cramps
• Nervousness or trouble sleeping

• Do not take Nodict 50 mg Tablet if you are using opioids or have taken them recently, because it can trigger withdrawal.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of hepatitis, since naltrexone can affect the liver.
• Avoid opioid pain medicines, cough medicines, and anti-diarrheal medicines unless your prescriber approves them.
• Carry medical identification or inform healthcare providers that you take naltrexone before surgery or emergency treatment.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Nodict 50 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• Alcohol should be avoided if your treatment plan is for alcohol use disorder and your clinician has advised abstinence.

• Opioid pain medicines such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine, or fentanyl
• Methadone or buprenorphine products
• Cough or cold medicines that contain opioids
• Certain anti-diarrheal medicines containing opioids
• Other medicines that may affect the liver

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