Nalcon 25mg Tablet

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Last updated on 23 Jan 2026 | 11:12 AM (IST)

Nalcon 25mg Tablet is used in the treatment of opioid dependence and alcohol addiction. It works by blocking the euphoric feelings (highs) that some people may experience after taking opiates and alcohol. This reduces the craving and helps you stay away from them.

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General Information

Contains

Naltrexone (25mg)

Marketer

Consern Pharma Limited

Storage

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Product introduction

Nalcon 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit of the medicine. Continue taking the medicine for as long as the doctor has prescribed it. Do not stop taking the medicine until you have finished the full course.

Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, headache, nervousness, anxiety, sleep disorders, restlessness, abdominal pain, joint pain, muscle pain, and weakness. Do not drive or operate machinery after taking the medicine, as you may feel dizzy or tired.

Uses of Nalcon Tablet

Benefits of Nalcon Tablet

Treatment of Opioid dependence
Opioids are prescribed to treat pain. With prolonged use, the body may become dependent on them and causing withdrawal symptoms, which makes it difficult to stop taking them. Nalcon 25mg Tablet helps prevent these cravings that lead to opioid dependence and also helps the person refrain from taking them repeatedly.

Treatment of Alcohol addiction
Nalcon 25mg Tablet is a medicine used, along with social support and counseling, to help people recover from alcohol addiction and to avoid having the urge to drink alcohol again. Nalcon 25mg Tablet starts working from the very first dose and is a very safe and effective way of treating alcohol addiction.

Side effects of Nalcon Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Nalcon

Joint pain
Muscle pain
Headache
Vomiting
Weakness
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Anxiety
Nervousness
Restlessness
Sleep disorder
Fatigue
Sleepiness

How to use Nalcon Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nalcon 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Nalcon Tablet works

Nalcon 25mg Tablet is an opioid antagonist. It works by blocking the euphoric feelings (highs) that you may experience after taking opiates and alcohol. This reduces craving and helps you remain off of them.

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Quick tips

Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
Do not consume opioid derivatives while on this treatment.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Nalcon 25mg Tablet affects you.
Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Nalcon 25mg Tablet does not usually cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Nalcon 25mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Nalcon 25mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Nalcon 25mg Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Nalcon 25mg Tablet may make you feel tired or dizzy. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

CAUTION

Nalcon 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Nalcon 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Nalcon with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening

Buprenorphine (Injection Route)

Do not consume Naltrexone with Buprenorphine; watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, increased heart rate, or headache. Naltrexone may reduce efficacy of Buprenorphine.

Life-threatening

Buprenorphine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Naltrexone with Buprenorphine; watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, increased heart rate, or headache. Naltrexone may reduce efficacy of Buprenorphine.

Life-threatening

Buprenorphine (Transdermal Route)

Do not consume Naltrexone with Buprenorphine; watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, increased heart rate, or headache. Naltrexone may reduce efficacy of Buprenorphine.

Life-threatening

Buprenorphine (Sublingual route)

Do not consume Naltrexone with Buprenorphine; watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, increased heart rate, or headache. Naltrexone may reduce efficacy of Buprenorphine.

Life-threatening

Butorphanol (Injection Route)

Do not consume Naltrexone with Butorphanol; watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, increased heart rate, or headache. Naltrexone may reduce efficacy of Butorphanol.

Frequently asked questions

Can you take Nalcon 25mg Tablet forever?

No, Nalcon 25mg Tablet must be taken as long as prescribed by your doctor

Does Nalcon 25mg Tablet make you high/ sleepy?

No, Nalcon 25mg Tablet does not make you high but, may rarely make you sleepy

Does Nalcon 25mg Tablet help with opiate cravings?

Yes, Nalcon 25mg Tablet helps reduce opiate cravings

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenanthrene derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Opioid Antagonists

Related lab tests

Opiates

References

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Schumacher MA, Basbaum AI, Way WL. Opioids Analgesics & Antagonists. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 547-48.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 953-54.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 6 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Naltrexone hydrochloride [Drug label]. Pomona, New York; Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2013. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2024] (online) Available from:
Naltrexone [Prescribing Information]. Auckland, New Zealand: Max Health Ltd.; 2020.

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Marketer details

Name: Consern Pharma Limited
Address: 70-71, Ramnik Estate, Village Gonspur, P.O. Nurpur - 141008; H.O.: 308-C, BRS Nagar, Ludhiana, Punjab - 141012, India

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Nalcon 25mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Nalcon Tablet

Benefits of Nalcon Tablet

Side effects of Nalcon Tablet

How to use Nalcon Tablet

How Nalcon Tablet works

All substitutes for Nalcon 25mg Tablet

Naltivive 25mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Buprenorphine (Injection Route)

Buprenorphine (Oral Route)

Buprenorphine (Transdermal Route)

Buprenorphine (Sublingual route)

Butorphanol (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

Can you take Nalcon 25mg Tablet forever?

Does Nalcon 25mg Tablet make you high/ sleepy?

Does Nalcon 25mg Tablet help with opiate cravings?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Opiates

References

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