No-Alcohol Tablet DT
Manufacturer
Sun Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Disulfiram (500mg)
Key Information
Short Description
No-Alcohol Tablet DT 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 DT
Introduction
No-Alcohol Tablet DT 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. Some common side effects of using this medication are headache, fatigue, drowsiness, and metallic taste. Initially, it may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to know that you should take this medicine in combination with a counseling program as it will provide extra help to maintain abstinence from alcohol. Remember it will take time, support, willpower, and determination to readjust the habit of not drinking.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. No-Alcohol Tablet DT 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 No-Alcohol Tablet DT.
Breastfeeding Warning
No-Alcohol Tablet DT 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
No-Alcohol Tablet DT 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
No-Alcohol Tablet DT 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
No-Alcohol Tablet DT 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 No-Alcohol Tablet DT. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
