👤 Adult

Nalmefene

1 brand name

Indications

Reduction of alcohol consumption in patients with alcohol dependence who have a high drinking risk level without physical withdrawal symptoms, and who do not require immediate detoxification

Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available

🤱Breastfeeding guidance available

🫘Renal impairment guidance

🫁Hepatic impairment guidance

⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

Continued treatment for more than 1 year; history of seizure disorders (including alcohol withdrawal seizures); psychiatric illness...

Side Effects

Common or very common Appetite decreased; asthenia; concentration impaired; confusion; diarrhoea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; feeling abnormal; headache; hyperhidrosis; libido decreased; malaise...

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Brand Names

Selincro(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)

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Last reviewed: 2026

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