Sulfiram 500mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Astonea Labs Private Limited
Salt Composition
Disulfiram (500mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Sulfiram 500mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of alcohol addiction, working by producing interaction with alcohol and causing unpleasant effects.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Sulfiram 500mg 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. 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.
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. Sulfiram 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Sulfiram 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
Sulfiram 500mg 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sulfiram 500mg Tablet safe?
Yes, Sulfiram 500mg Tablet is safe when used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration in a hospital or specialized clinic under the guidance of an experienced doctor.
Is Sulfiram 500mg Tablet an over-the-counter medicine?
No, Sulfiram 500mg Tablet is not an over-the-counter medicine. It should only be used in a hospital or specialized clinic under the supervision of an experienced doctor, as advised by your healthcare provider.
Is Sulfiram 500mg Tablet addictive?
No, Sulfiram 500mg Tablet is not addictive. It is a medication used to treat alcohol addiction and chronic alcoholism.
Does Sulfiram 500mg Tablet work?
Yes, Sulfiram 500mg Tablet works by inhibiting aldehyde dehydrogenase, which blocks the processing of alcohol in the body, leading to unpleasant symptoms and alcohol withdrawal.
Does Sulfiram 500mg Tablet work for everyone?
Sulfiram 500mg Tablet is effective for chronic alcoholics who are cooperative and willing to abstain from alcohol. It is essential to follow the advice of your doctor regarding its use.
Does Sulfiram 500mg Tablet stop cravings?
Sulfiram 500mg Tablet does not directly affect cravings. However, it causes unpleasant symptoms when alcohol is consumed, which may lead to avoidance of alcohol consumption. This effect may persist even after stopping the medication.
Does Sulfiram 500mg Tablet work immediately?
Yes, Sulfiram 500mg Tablet works on alcohol withdrawal symptoms as soon as treatment begins.
