campral
Pharmaranks rates Campral 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Campral (Acamprosate Calcium) is a medication used to treat Alcoholism.
Acamprosate Calcium · by Forest Labs
Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Acamprosate Calcium
- Form
- Tablet, delayed release
- Strength
- Acamprosate Calcium 333MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- alcoholism
- Manufacturer
- Forest Labs
- FDA application
- NDA021431
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Tablet, delayed release
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
Ways to save
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Request a 90-day supply
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Use copay cards
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Campral treat?
- Campral (Acamprosate Calcium) may be used to treat alcoholism, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How is Campral rated?
- pharmaranks gives Campral a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Campral?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Campral. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Campral?
- Campral is marketed by Forest Labs. You can see Forest Labs's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Campral a brand-name or generic drug?
- Campral is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Acamprosate Calcium.
- Is Campral available over the counter?
- No. Campral is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Campral come in?
- Campral is currently marketed as tablet, delayed release, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Campral FDA-registered?
- Campral is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA021431. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Campral been recalled by the FDA?
- Campral has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
- Is Campral safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Campral a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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