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Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet
Manufactured byIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsDisulfiram
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Description
Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet is used to treat alcoholism. It discourages you to drink alcohol by reacting with alcohol and causing unpleasant effects such as flushing of the face, vomiting, breathing difficulty, sweating, choking, and anxiety. These effects may start 10 minutes after consumption of alcohol and last for about 1 hour. This medicine only discourages drinking alcohol and is not a cure for alcoholism.
Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet can cause side effects like fatigue, headache, stomach pain, change in taste, etc. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen. This medicine can make you feel drowsy; therefore, you should avoid activities like driving vehicles and operating machines.
Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food as instructed by your doctor. Take this medicine at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of medicine in your blood. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting with your doctor. Avoid consuming any form of alcohol while taking this medicine.
Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor about all your current medications as they can interact with this medicine and cause side effects. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet
Dark colored urine
Jaundice
Stomach pain
Loss of appetite
Change in taste/ Metallic taste
Headache
Fatigue
Uses of Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Alcohol dependence
Alcoholism is the most severe form of alcohol abuse and involves the inability to manage drinking habits due to both physical and emotional dependence on alcohol. It is also commonly referred to as an alcohol use disorder. Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet is taken to manage alcoholism or alcohol dependence caused by long-term uncontrolled use of alcohol.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The effect of Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet can be observed within 30-60 minutes of taking the dose.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The effect of Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet lasts for an average duration of 2 weeks.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Consumption of alcohol while on treatment with Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet is not recommended as it will cause severe unpleasant side effects such as flushing of the face, vomiting, breathing difficulty, sweating, choking, and anxiety.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet is not recommended to be taken in pregnancy as it may affect your foetus. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet is not recommended to be taken while breastfeeding as it is not known if this medicine is present in breast milk or not. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the medicine based on your clinical condition.
Allergy
Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, swelling and/or itching (especially of your face, lips, throat), breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet is not recommended to be taken in pregnancy as it may affect your foetus. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet is not recommended to be taken while breastfeeding as it is not known if this medicine is present in breast milk or not. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the medicine based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Alcohol use
Do not consume alcoholic beverages or medicines containing alcohol for at least 12 hours before starting therapy with Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet and for several weeks after stopping the therapy. Consumption of alcohol during this period may cause severe side effects.
Drowsiness
Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness or dizziness. It is advised that you do not perform activities that require high mental alertness like driving vehicles or operating machines during treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment immediately in case of an overdose of Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol while on treatment with Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet is not recommended as it will cause severe unpleasant side effects such as flushing of the face, vomiting, breathing difficulty, sweating, choking, and anxiety.
Interaction with Medicine
Leflunomide
Alcohol containing syrups
Paraldehyde
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet as advised by your doctor. Do not break, crush or chew the medicine.
Follow all the instructions given in the patient leaflet. Do not consume Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet after the expiry date. Do not take in larger amounts than advised or share this medicine with others. Keep it away from children and pets.
Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet is prescribed for a long period. Therefore, do not stop taking this medicine even if you feel better after a few doses.
Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet is not the cure for alcoholism. It is clubbed with other therapies like counselling for managing alcoholism.
Be careful while standing up from a lying or sitting position to avoid feeling dizzy. Consult your doctor if your condition is worsening or not improving after a few days.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Disulfiram (Intas) 250 mg Tablet blocks the chemical which breaks the converted form of alcohol in your body. This leads to an increased level of converted form of alcohol in your body causing unpleasant effects while drinking alcohol.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Drugs used in alcohol dependence, Alcohol antagonist, Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitors
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 28 Oct 2021
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