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Go-Adict

Drug Name:

Disulfiram 250mg Tablets

Category:

International Brand: Antabuse

Antabuse

Details

Disulfiram 250 mg tablets available by brand names Antabuse 250 mg tablets (international) and Go-Adict 250 mg tablets (national) belongs to the class of psychiatry agents drug.

Uses:

Antabuse 250 mg tablets are used to treat alcohol addiction. The medicine interacts with alcohol causing bad effects like nausea, flushing or headache. This discourages an individual to take alcohol anymore.

 

Dosage:

Dosage of Disulfiram 250 mg tablets vary between individuals depending upon their condition and the response towards the treatment. General dosage is as follows:

  • Initially 500 mg taken orally per day for 1-2 weeks.
  • Maintenance dose is 250 mg taken orally per day until self control is obtained.

 

Caution:

The medicine should only be taken if the individual has not taken alcohol for at least 12 hours.

 

Side effects:

Go-Adict 250 mg tablets can help you in establishing self control for alcohol intake but the medicine has some adverse side effects such as:

  • Tiredness
  • Allergic reactions such as rash, hives, troubled breathing
  • Headache
  • Severe acne
  • Garlic like taste in mouth
  • Drowsiness
  • Vision change
  • Decreased sexual ability or impotence (rare)
  • Mood swings
  • Seizures
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Flushing
  • Stomach pain
  • Dark coloured urine
  • Liver damage (rare)
  • Jaundice
  • Decrease heart rate
  • Weak pulse

 

Precautions and measures:

Go-Adict 250 mg tablets can have major side effects on your body. Thus it is recommended to take precautions. Precautions to taken while being on the medication are:

  • Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the chemicals in the medicine.
  • Although liver damage due to Disulfiram 250 mg tablets is rare but inform your doctor if you suffer from liver or kidney damage.
  • Tell your doctor if you have any heart problem.
  • If you suffer from thyroid or seizures, let your doctor know.
  • The medicine makes you dizzy. Do not drive or operate heavy machine while on the medication.
  • Do not take alcohol while on the medication as it may result into severe flushing or nausea.
  • If you are pregnant or lactating, let your doctor know.
  • Avoid using products containing alcohol such as perfumes and mouth wash.

 

Benefits:

Benefits of Disulfiram 250 mg tablets are:

  • Helps in recovering from alcohol addiction.
  • Suppresses the urge to drink alcohol.
  • Effective from very first dose.
  • Easy to store.

 

Storage:

  • Go-Adict 250 mg tablets should be stored at room temperature (25-30 degree centigrade).
  • Protect the medicine form moisture.
  • Keep away from children’s reach.

Do not use if expired.