Cronotol 250 mg Tablet

Cronotol 250 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 250 mg of disulfiram in each tablet. Disulfiram is an alcohol deterrent medicine used to support treatment of chronic alcohol dependence in adults who are ready to avoid drinking. It works best as part of a supervised treatment plan that may include counseling and other support. Cronotol 250 mg Tablet is not a cure for alcohol use disorder, but it can help discourage alcohol use by making drinking unpleasant.

How it works: Disulfiram blocks the normal breakdown of alcohol in the body, so if alcohol is consumed, unpleasant reactions can happen quickly. In tablet form, Cronotol 250 mg Tablet provides a measured oral dose that helps maintain this alcohol-blocking effect when taken regularly as prescribed.

Cronotol 250 mg Tablet is a standard tablet strength that may be used when a doctor wants a moderate maintenance dose rather than a lower-strength option. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this 250 mg tablet is the specific presentation supplied for treatment planning, and the exact dose and schedule are chosen by the prescriber based on the person’s response and risk factors. It is not meant to be used casually or started without medical supervision.

• Supportive treatment of alcohol dependence
• Alcohol deterrence therapy
• Maintenance therapy during abstinence from alcohol
• Part of a supervised recovery plan

• Swallow Cronotol 250 mg Tablet with water exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Take it at the same time each day if your prescriber has told you to use it daily.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking this tablet, and avoid alcohol for at least 12 hours before the first dose unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Check labels on medicines, mouthwash, cough syrups, and food products for hidden alcohol before using them.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Cronotol 250 mg Tablet provides 250 mg of disulfiram. The dosing frequency can vary, but it is often taken once daily as maintenance therapy; some patients may need a different schedule based on the prescriber’s plan and how they respond. The maximum daily dose is determined by the doctor, and this strength should only be used under medical supervision.

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

Common side effects of Disulfiram may include:

• Drowsiness or fatigue
• Headache
• Metallic or garlic-like taste
• Nausea
• Skin rash
• Acne or oily skin
• Mild stomach upset

• Do not take Cronotol 250 mg Tablet if you plan to drink alcohol or cannot reliably avoid alcohol exposure.
• Avoid alcohol-containing products such as some mouthwashes, aftershaves, cough syrups, and cooking extracts unless your doctor says they are safe.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heart disease, diabetes, epilepsy, thyroid disease, or a history of depression or psychosis.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how this tablet affects you, since drowsiness can occur.
• This medicine can interact strongly with nitrates and some other medicines, so review all prescription and over-the-counter products with your clinician.
• If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding, ask your doctor whether this treatment is appropriate for you.
• Do not stop or restart Cronotol 250 mg Tablet without medical guidance, especially if you are in a supervised alcohol treatment program.

• Alcohol and alcohol-containing products
• Nitrates such as nitroglycerin or isosorbide
• Metronidazole
• Warfarin
• Phenytoin

Store Cronotol 250 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.