Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for ALCONOL 500MG TAB and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Rare Side-Effects
- 8 Food Interactions
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Available Alternatives for ALCONOL 500MG TAB
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Overview
ALCONOL 500MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.ALCONOL 500MG TAB is composed of: DISULFIRAM (500.0 MG)
Disulfiram blocks an enzyme that is involved in metabolizing alcohol intake. Disulfiram produces very unpleasant side effects when combined with alcohol in the body. Disulfiram is used in certain people with chronic alcoholism. This medicine can help keep you from drinking because of the unpleasant side effects that will occur if you consume alcohol while taking disulfiram. Disulfiram is used together with behavior modification, psychotherapy, and counseling support to help you stop drinking. This medicine is not a cure for alcoholism.
Usage
DISULFIRAM is generally used to treat: Alcoholism, PsychosisDISULFIRAM can address symptoms like: Excessive Drinking (alcohol)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Precautions for ALCONOL 500MG TAB and its Constituents
Do not drink alcohol while taking disulfiram. Avoid situations that might tempt you to drink.
Be aware that many common products contain small amounts of alcohol, enough to cause a disulfiram reaction. Such products include aftershave, cologne, perfume, antiperspirant, mouthwash, antiseptic astringent skin products, hair dyes, and others. Check the label to see if any food or medicine product contains alcohol.
Symptoms of Overdosage
DISULFIRAM over-dosage can result in: Difficulty BreathingCommon Side-Effects
DISULFIRAM : Eyes Pain, Mood SwingsRare Side-Effects
DISULFIRAM : Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Abdomen Pain, Eyes Yellow EyesFood Interactions
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Disease Interactions
DISULFIRAM can interfere with: Alcohol Poisoning, Glomerulonephritis, Seizure, Hypothyroidism, Diabetes Mellitus, Psychosis, Acute Liver FailureTechnical Classification
DISULFIRAM is categorized as: DRUGS USED IN ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTSAvailable Alternatives for ALCONOL 500MG TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
ALCONOL 500MG TAB | INR 10.12 for 4 TABLETS | DISULFIRAM 500.0 MG |
CRONODOL 500MG TAB | INR 12.66 for 4 TABLETS | DISULFIRAM 500.0 MG |
DEADICT 500MG TAB | INR 170.43 for 10 TABLETS | DISULFIRAM 500.0 MG |
DISULFIRAM 500MG TAB | INR 7.34 for 4 TABLETS | DISULFIRAM 500.0 MG |
RECOPRESS 500MG TAB | INR 20 for 6 TABLETS | DISULFIRAM 500.0 MG |
TYFUSIN 500MG TAB | INR 62.3 for 10 TABLETS | DISULFIRAM 500.0 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
DEADICT 250MG TAB | INR 35 for 10 TABLETS | DISULFIRAM 250.0 MG |
DINOVA 250MG TAB | INR 30 for 10 TABLETS | DISULFIRAM 250.0 MG |
DISULFIRAM | DISULFIRAM | |
DISULFIRAM 250MG TAB | INR 20.5 for 10 TABLETS | DISULFIRAM 250.0 MG |
DIZONE 250MG TAB | INR 23 for 10 TABLETS | DISULFIRAM 250.0 MG |
ESPERAL 250MG TAB | INR 24 for 10 TABLETS | DISULFIRAM 250.0 MG |
FIRAM 250MG TAB | INR 14.6 for 10 TABLETS | DISULFIRAM 250.0 MG |
LIFEXONE 250MG TAB | INR 24 for 10 TABLETS | DISULFIRAM 250.0 MG |
SOBEROL 250MG TAB | INR 20.27 for 10 TABLETS | DISULFIRAM 250.0 MG |
SUFITAL 250MG TAB | INR 29 for 10 TABLETS | DISULFIRAM 250.0 MG |
TYFUSIN 250MG TAB | INR 45.53 for 10 TABLETS | DISULFIRAM 250.0 MG |
ZANOFIRAM 200MG TAB | INR 20.5 for 10 TABLETS | DISULFIRAM 200.0 MG |