Difiram 250 Tablet

Short Description

Difiram 250 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of alcohol addiction.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Difiram 250 Tablet is used in the treatment of alcohol addiction. It works by producing interaction with alcohol and thereby causing unpleasant effects like nausea, flushing of the face, headaches. Thus, it discourages the patient from taking alcohol while on this medication.

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. Difiram 250 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Headache Fatigue Drowsiness Metallic taste Dizziness Sleepiness

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Difiram 250 Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Difiram 250 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

Difiram 250 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.

Interacting Medicines

Metronidazole Fosphenytoin Phenytoin Theophylline

Difiram 250 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.

Difiram 250 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.