Alconil 500mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Alconil 500mg Tablet

Disulfiram(500mg)

food interaction for Alconil Tablet

alcohol interaction for Alconil Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Alconil Tablet

lactation interaction for Alconil Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Alconil 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
None
CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alconil 500mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Alconil 500mg 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. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alconil 500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Alconil 500mg Tablet

Disulfiram(500mg)

Alconil tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of alcohol addiction.

How alconil tablet works

Alconil 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.

Common side effects of alconil tablet

Headache, Fatigue, Drowsiness, Metallic taste

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Expert advice FOR Alconil Tablet

  • Disulfiram 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, certain desserts, colognes, 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 Disulfiram. 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.

Frequently asked questions FOR Alconil 500mg Tablet

Disulfiram

Q. Is Alconil 500mg Tablet safe/dangerous?
Yes, Alconil 500mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration in a hospital or specialized clinic as advised by your special doctor
Q. Is Alconil 500mg Tablet over-the-counter medicine?
No, Alconil 500mg Tablet is not an over-the-counter medicine. Alconil 500mg Tablet treatment for alcohol withdrawal should be initiated only in a hospital or specialized clinic and by experienced doctors only. Patients should follow advice of the doctor regarding its use
Q. Is Alconil 500mg Tablet addictive?
No, Alconil 500mg Tablet is not addictive. It is used to treat alcohol addiction and chronic alcoholism
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Q. Does Alconil 500mg Tablet work?
Yes, Alconil 500mg Tablet works. Alconil 500mg Tablet is an aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor. It works by blocking the processing of alcohol in the body causing unpleasant feeling leading to alcohol withdrawal
Q. Does Alconil 500mg Tablet work for everyone?
Alconil 500mg Tablet works for chronic alcoholics who are cooperative and willing to give up alcoholism. Patients should follow advice of the doctor regarding its use
Q. Does Alconil 500mg Tablet stops cravings?
Alconil 500mg Tablet blocks the processing of alcohol in the body causing unpleasant feeling due to these unpleasant episodes, alcoholics abstain from alcohol Therefore, patients may avoid consuming alcohol to avoid unpleasant reactions upon consuming alcohol even days after stopping Alconil 500mg Tablet. It may not have any direct effects on cravings
Q. Does Alconil 500mg Tablet work immediately?
Yes, Alconil 500mg Tablet works on alcohol withdrawal as soon as you start the treatment

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)