Alconil 500mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Zen Labs India
Salt Composition
Disulfiram (500mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Alconil 500mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of alcohol addiction, working by producing interaction with alcohol and causing unpleasant effects like nausea, flushing of the face, headaches.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Alconil 500mg 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.
Directions for Use
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. Alconil 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Headache Fatigue Drowsiness Metallic taste Dizziness Sleepiness
Alcohol Warning
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alconil 500mg Tablet.
Breastfeeding Warning
Alconil 500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Alconil 500mg 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.
Interacting Medicines
Metronidazole Fosphenytoin Phenytoin Theophylline
How it works
Alconil 500mg 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.
Quick Tips
Take this medicine in combination with a counseling program as it will provide extra help to maintain abstinence from alcohol. It will take time, support, willpower, and determination to readjust the habit of not drinking.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the safety considerations for using Alconil 500mg Tablet?
Alconil 500mg Tablet is safe when used at prescribed doses for a specified duration in a hospital or specialized clinic, as advised by your doctor.
Is Alconil 500mg Tablet available over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription-only?
Alconil 500mg Tablet is not an OTC medication; its use should be initiated only in a hospital or specialized clinic and by experienced doctors. Patients should follow their doctor's advice regarding its use.
Is Alconil 500mg Tablet addictive?
No, Alconil 500mg Tablet is not addictive; it's used to treat alcohol addiction and chronic alcoholism.
Does Alconil 500mg Tablet effectively address alcohol withdrawal symptoms?
Yes, Alconil 500mg Tablet works. It inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase, blocking the processing of alcohol in the body, leading to unpleasant feelings and promoting alcohol withdrawal.
Who can benefit from using Alconil 500mg Tablet?
Alconil 500mg Tablet is effective for chronic alcoholics who are cooperative and willing to give up alcoholism. Patients should follow their doctor's advice regarding its use.
Can Alconil 500mg Tablet help reduce or eliminate cravings for alcohol?
Alconil 500mg Tablet blocks the processing of alcohol in the body, causing unpleasant feelings due to these reactions. This leads to abstention from alcohol, potentially reducing cravings.
How quickly does Alconil 500mg Tablet start working?
Yes, Alconil 500mg Tablet works on alcohol withdrawal as soon as treatment begins.
