Manufacturer: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Disulfiram(250mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Disulfiram 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor. Remember while taking this medication, avoid alcohol in all forms including beer, wine, aftershave lotions, mouthwash, vinegar, and liquid medications.
Disulfiram 250mg Tablet blocks the chemical which breaks the converted form of alcohol in the body. This leads to an increased level of converted form of alcohol in the body causing bad physical features while drinking alcohol.
Pharmacokinetic data are not clearly established; however, it has been demonstrated that 80% to 95% of an ingested dose of disulfiram (Antabuse) is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Time to peak serum concentration is 1 to 2 hours.
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 Disulfiram
Headache
Fatigue
Drowsiness
Metallic taste
a condition with low thyroid hormone levels
diabetes
severe mental disorder with loss of personality & reality
alcohol intoxication
organic mental disorder
severe disease of the arteries of the heart
abnormal heart rhythm
severe heart failure
hardening of the liver
liver problems
kidney inflammation
seizures
abnormal liver function tests
Disulfiram 250mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Disulfiram 250mg Tablet.
Disulfiram 250mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Disulfiram blocks the chemical which breaks the converted form of alcohol in the body. This leads to an increased level of converted form of alcohol in the body causing bad physical features while drinking alcohol.
DISULFIRAM interacts with anti-seizure drugs (phenytoin), anti-asthma drugs (theophylline), blood thinners (warfarin, dicumarol), anti-tuberculosis drugs (rifampicin, isoniazid), sedatives (chlordiazepoxide, diazepam), antipsychotics (pimozide), anti-depressants (amitriptyline), mental health drugs (chlorpromazine), and antimicrobial drugs (metronidazole).
Do not chew, crush or break it. Disulfiram 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Disulfiram 250mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Disulfiram 250mg Tablet is used together with behavior modification, psychotherapy, and counseling support to help you stop drinking.
It works best for patients who can achieve initial abstinence of at least 12 hours, are committed to maintaining abstinence, and agree to take the medication.
While taking this medication, avoid alcohol in all forms including beer, wine, aftershave lotions, mouthwash, vinegar, certain desserts, colognes, and liquid medications.
When you first start taking it, you may feel dizzy, confused, tired, and weak. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
You may notice an aftertaste of either garlic or metal when you start taking Disulfiram 250mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease, liver or kidney disease, psychiatric problems, diabetes, or if you're allergic to latex rubber or pesticides.
Do not take it if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
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. Disulfiram 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Disulfiram 250mg Tablet safe/dangerous?
Yes, Disulfiram 250mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration in a hospital or specialized clinic as advised by your special doctor
Q. Is Disulfiram 250mg Tablet over-the-counter medicine?
No, Disulfiram 250mg Tablet is not an over-the-counter medicine. Disulfiram 250mg Tablet treatment for alcohol withdrawal should be initiated only in a hospital or specialized clinic and by experienced doctors only. Patients should follow advice of the doctor regarding its use
Q. Is Disulfiram 250mg Tablet addictive?
No, Disulfiram 250mg Tablet is not addictive. It is used to treat alcohol addiction and chronic alcoholism
Q. Does Disulfiram 250mg Tablet work?
Yes, Disulfiram 250mg Tablet works. Disulfiram 250mg Tablet is an aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor. It works by blocking the processing of alcohol in the body causing unpleasant feeling leading to alcohol withdrawal
Q. Does Disulfiram 250mg Tablet work for everyone?
Disulfiram 250mg Tablet works for chronic alcoholics who are cooperative and willing to give up alcoholism. Patients should follow advice of the doctor regarding its use
Q. Does Disulfiram 250mg Tablet stops cravings?
Disulfiram 250mg Tablet blocks the processing of alcohol in the body causing unpleasant feeling due to these unpleasant episodes, alcoholics abstain from alcohol Therefore, patients may avoid consuming alcohol to avoid unpleasant reactions upon consuming alcohol even days after stopping Disulfiram 250mg Tablet. It may not have any direct effects on cravings
Q. Does Disulfiram 250mg Tablet work immediately?
Yes, Disulfiram 250mg Tablet works on alcohol withdrawal as soon as you start the treatment
