Alconol 500 mg Tablet

Alconol 500 mg Tablet contains 500 mg of disulfiram in each tablet. It is an alcohol deterrent medicine used as part of a treatment plan for people who want to stay away from alcohol. Disulfiram does not cure alcohol use disorder on its own, but it can help support abstinence when a doctor prescribes it and the person is committed to avoiding alcohol.

How it works: Disulfiram works by blocking the normal breakdown of alcohol in the body, so acetaldehyde builds up if alcohol is consumed. The tablet form makes it easy to take a measured 500 mg dose by mouth as part of ongoing treatment.

Alconol 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength disulfiram tablet, so it is generally used only when a clinician has already assessed the patient and decided this dose is appropriate. Because there are no other strengths or forms of Alconol listed here, this 500 mg tablet should be understood as the exact product the doctor may use for a tailored disulfiram plan, rather than a self-start option.

• Supports abstinence from alcohol
• Deters drinking by causing unpleasant reactions with alcohol
• Used in supervised treatment for alcohol dependence
• Helps reinforce a no-alcohol plan under medical care

• Take Alconol 500 mg Tablet by mouth exactly as prescribed.
• Swallow the tablet with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• Do not take it if you have recently consumed alcohol, including hidden alcohol in medicines, mouthwash, or foods.
• Take it at the same time each day if your prescriber has set a daily schedule.
• Avoid all alcohol during treatment and for at least 12 hours before the first dose, unless your clinician gives different instructions.
• If your doctor instructs a supervised or intermittent schedule, follow that plan exactly.

Each Alconol 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of disulfiram. The dosing schedule can vary, but this strength is often used as a higher-dose tablet under a doctor's direction, with the doctor deciding how often it should be taken and whether the maximum dose should be adjusted for the individual patient.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Disulfiram may include:

• Drowsiness
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Metallic or garlic-like taste
• Skin rash
• Nausea
• Mild stomach upset

• Do not drink alcohol while taking Alconol 500 mg Tablet, because even small amounts can trigger a strong reaction.
• Avoid alcohol-containing products such as some cough syrups, aftershaves, mouthwash, and sauces unless your pharmacist says they are safe.
• This 500 mg strength should only be used under medical supervision, since it is not meant for unsupervised self-treatment.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heart disease, diabetes, epilepsy, or a history of seizures.
• Do not use this medicine if you are taking metronidazole, because serious reactions can occur.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how this tablet affects you.
• Tell every healthcare professional that you take disulfiram before starting any new medicine or procedure.

• Alcohol in any form, including beer, wine, liquor, and alcohol-containing products
• Metronidazole
• Phenytoin
• Warfarin
• Certain sedatives or medicines that cause drowsiness

Store Alconol 500 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip or box, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.