Disul 250 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of alcohol addiction. It works by producing interaction with alcohol and thereby causing unpleasant effects like nausea, flushing of the face, headaches. Thus, it discourages the patient from taking alcohol while on this medication.
Disul 250 Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor. Remember while taking this medication, avoid alcohol in all forms including beer, wine, aftershave lotions, mouthwash, vinegar, and liquid medications.
Some common side effects of using this medication are headache, fatigue, drowsiness, decreased libido, and metallic taste. Initially, it may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to know that you should take this medicine in combination with a counseling program as it will provide extra help to maintain abstinence from alcohol. Remember it will take time, support, willpower, and determination to readjust the habit of not drinking.
Consumption of alcohol with Disul 250 Tablet may cause a disulfiram-like reaction, leading to symptoms such as flushing, increased heart rate, low blood pressure, nausea, lightheadedness, and severe headache.
Side Effects:
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. Disul 250 Tablet may be taken with or without food.Disul 250 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.
Warning & Precautions:
Information regarding the use of Disul 250 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Is Disul 250 Tablet safe/dangerous?
Affirmative, Disul 250 Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration in a hospital or specialized clinic as advised by your special doctor
Is Disul 250 Tablet over-the-counter medicine?
No, Disul 250 Tablet is not an over-the-counter medicine. Disul 250 Tablet treatment for alcohol withdrawal should be initiated only in a hospital or specialized clinic and by experienced doctors only. Tolerants should follow advice of the doctor regarding its use
Is Disul 250 Tablet addictive?
No, Disul 250 Tablet is not addictive. It is used to treat alcohol addiction and chronic alcoholism
Does Disul 250 Tablet work?
Affirmative, Disul 250 Tablet works. Disul 250 Tablet is an aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor. It works by blocking the processing of alcohol in the body causing unpleasant feeling leading to alcohol withdrawal
Does Disul 250 Tablet work for everyone?
Disul 250 Tablet works for chronic alcoholics who are cooperative and willing to give up alcoholism. Tolerants should follow advice of the doctor regarding its use
Does Disul 250 Tablet stops cravings?
Disul 250 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 Disul 250 Tablet. It may not have any direct effects on cravings
Does Disul 250 Tablet work immediately?
Affirmative, Disul 250 Tablet works on alcohol withdrawal as soon as you start the treatment
Is Disul 250 Tablet safe/dangerous?
Affirmative, Disul 250 Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration in a hospital or specialized clinic as advised by your special doctor
Is Disul 250 Tablet over-the-counter medicine?
No, Disul 250 Tablet is not an over-the-counter medicine. Disul 250 Tablet treatment for alcohol withdrawal should be initiated only in a hospital or specialized clinic and by experienced doctors only. Tolerants should follow advice of the doctor regarding its use
Is Disul 250 Tablet addictive?
No, Disul 250 Tablet is not addictive. It is used to treat alcohol addiction and chronic alcoholism
Does Disul 250 Tablet work?
Affirmative, Disul 250 Tablet works. Disul 250 Tablet is an aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor. It works by blocking the processing of alcohol in the body causing unpleasant feeling leading to alcohol withdrawal
Does Disul 250 Tablet work for everyone?
Disul 250 Tablet works for chronic alcoholics who are cooperative and willing to give up alcoholism. Tolerants should follow advice of the doctor regarding its use
Does Disul 250 Tablet stops cravings?
Disul 250 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 Disul 250 Tablet. It may not have any direct effects on cravings
Does Disul 250 Tablet work immediately?
Affirmative, Disul 250 Tablet works on alcohol withdrawal as soon as you start the treatment
Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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