Revia
Naltrexone tablets for alcohol and opioid dependence. They block the reward effects of these substances, reducing craving.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50mg | 10 tablets | $66.00 | $6.60 |
| 50mg | 20 tablets | $106.00 | $5.30 |
| 50mg | 30 tablets | $142.00 | $4.73 |
| 50mg | 60 tablets | $256.00 | $4.27 |
| 50mg | 90 tablets | $346.00 | $3.84 |
- Category
- Addiction Recovery
- Active ingredient
- Naltrexone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg
Revia is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Revia on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Alcohol Dependence · Opioid Dependence
- Alternative names
- naltrexone
- Therapeutic class
- Opioid Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- Opioid Receptor Antagonist
- Known off-label uses
- fibromyalgia
- Contraindications
- active opioid use; acute opioid withdrawal; acute hepatitis
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; anxiety; abdominal pain
- Serious side effects
- severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- DuPont Pharmaceuticals
- Onset time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 24–72 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Opioid Analgesics
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults over eighteen years.
Patient summary
Naltrexone tablets for alcohol and opioid dependence. They block the reward effects of these substances, reducing craving.
Mechanism of action
Competitively blocks central opioid receptors, muting the euphoria associated with opioid and alcohol use.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits justify risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
FAQ
Is the Revia sold here the original brand?
No. Revia is the original brand, made by DuPont Pharmaceuticals, and Direct Meds uses the name to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient (naltrexone) at the same strength. The generic brand and manufacturer depend on available stock.
What is another name for naltrexone?
On Direct Meds the same ingredient is also sold as Low Dose Naltrexone Capsules.
How much does Revia cost in South Africa?
Revia comes in a 50mg strength, in packs of 10 to 90 tablets, and the price of every option is shown above. Prices are set in US dollars and converted. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →What is Revia used for?
Revia contains naltrexone, used for alcohol dependence and opioid dependence.
How quickly does Revia work?
Naltrexone usually starts to work within 1 hour, and its effect lasts about 24 to 72 hours. This varies from person to person.
What are the side effects of Revia?
The common side effects of naltrexone are nausea, headache and dizziness. Less common ones include insomnia, anxiety and abdominal pain. Serious but less common side effects include severe liver damage (hepatotoxicity), which needs urgent medical attention.
What does Revia interact with?
Naltrexone can interact with opioid analgesics. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start taking Revia.
Is Revia available over the counter in South Africa?
Online, yes: Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order Revia. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Where can I buy Revia in South Africa?
On Direct Meds: choose the strength and pack, then check out. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Revia names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Naltrexone at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.