ALCONOL 500MG TAB

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, Psychosis
DISULFIRAM 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 Breathing

Common Side-Effects

DISULFIRAM : Eyes Pain, Mood Swings

Rare Side-Effects

DISULFIRAM : Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Abdomen Pain, Eyes Yellow Eyes

Food Interactions


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Disease Interactions

DISULFIRAM can interfere with: Alcohol Poisoning, Glomerulonephritis, Seizure, Hypothyroidism, Diabetes Mellitus, Psychosis, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

DISULFIRAM is categorized as: DRUGS USED IN ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Available Alternatives for ALCONOL 500MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ALCONOL 500MG TABINR 10.12 for 4 TABLETSDISULFIRAM 500.0 MG
CRONODOL 500MG TABINR 12.66 for 4 TABLETSDISULFIRAM 500.0 MG
DEADICT 500MG TABINR 170.43 for 10 TABLETSDISULFIRAM 500.0 MG
DISULFIRAM 500MG TABINR 7.34 for 4 TABLETSDISULFIRAM 500.0 MG
RECOPRESS 500MG TABINR 20 for 6 TABLETSDISULFIRAM 500.0 MG
TYFUSIN 500MG TABINR 62.3 for 10 TABLETSDISULFIRAM 500.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

DEADICT 250MG TABINR 35 for 10 TABLETSDISULFIRAM 250.0 MG
DINOVA 250MG TABINR 30 for 10 TABLETSDISULFIRAM 250.0 MG
DISULFIRAMDISULFIRAM
DISULFIRAM 250MG TABINR 20.5 for 10 TABLETSDISULFIRAM 250.0 MG
DIZONE 250MG TABINR 23 for 10 TABLETSDISULFIRAM 250.0 MG
ESPERAL 250MG TABINR 24 for 10 TABLETSDISULFIRAM 250.0 MG
FIRAM 250MG TABINR 14.6 for 10 TABLETSDISULFIRAM 250.0 MG
LIFEXONE 250MG TABINR 24 for 10 TABLETSDISULFIRAM 250.0 MG
SOBEROL 250MG TABINR 20.27 for 10 TABLETSDISULFIRAM 250.0 MG
SUFITAL 250MG TABINR 29 for 10 TABLETSDISULFIRAM 250.0 MG
TYFUSIN 250MG TABINR 45.53 for 10 TABLETSDISULFIRAM 250.0 MG
ZANOFIRAM 200MG TABINR 20.5 for 10 TABLETSDISULFIRAM 200.0 MG