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Disulfiram (500mg)
Cronodol 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.
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Cronodol 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.
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. Cronodol Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Cronodol 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.
Cronodol 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, 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 Cronodol 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.
Cronodol Tablet is generally safe when used at prescribed doses for the recommended duration in a hospital or specialized clinic under the guidance of an experienced doctor.
No, Cronodol Tablet should only be initiated by experienced doctors in a hospital or specialized clinic. It is not suitable for self-medication or use without professional advice.
Cronodol Tablet is not addictive and does not have the potential to cause dependence on the medication itself.
Yes, Cronodol Tablet works by inhibiting aldehyde dehydrogenase, which disrupts the body's processing of alcohol, leading to unpleasant symptoms that can aid in alcohol withdrawal and cessation.
Cronodol Tablet is most effective for chronic alcoholics who are cooperative and willing to abstain from alcohol. Patients should follow the advice of their doctor regarding its use.
While Cronodol Tablet can block the processing of alcohol in the body, leading to unpleasant symptoms that may discourage consumption, it does not directly address cravings. Patients may experience reduced desire for alcohol due to these side effects.
Cronodol Tablet can begin working on alcohol withdrawal as soon as treatment is initiated.