Deadict 500 mg Tablet

Deadict 500 mg Tablet is a tablet medicine that contains 500 mg of disulfiram in each tablet. It belongs to the alcohol deterrent class and is used to help support treatment of alcohol use disorder in people who want to stay away from drinking. Deadict 500 mg Tablet is not a cure for alcohol dependence, but it can help reduce the urge to drink by making alcohol use unpleasant.

How it works: Disulfiram works by blocking an enzyme that helps break down alcohol in the body. If someone takes Deadict 500 mg Tablet and then drinks alcohol, toxic alcohol byproducts can build up and cause unpleasant symptoms, which helps discourage drinking.

Deadict 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength disulfiram tablet, so it is generally used only when a doctor has decided that this dose is appropriate. Because there are no other strengths or forms of Deadict listed here, this 500 mg tablet should be understood as the exact product strength your prescriber is choosing for your treatment plan, not a lower starting dose.

• Support treatment of alcohol use disorder
• Help maintain abstinence from alcohol
• Create an alcohol deterrent effect
• Part of a supervised recovery plan

• Swallow Deadict 500 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor gives different directions.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually once daily, at the same time each day if your prescriber recommends daily use.
• Do not take this tablet if you have used alcohol recently or if alcohol is still in your system.
• Avoid all forms of alcohol while taking this medicine and for as long as your doctor advises after stopping it.
• Check labels carefully because alcohol can be hidden in some cough syrups, mouthwashes, tonics, and other products.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to.

Each Deadict 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of disulfiram per tablet. The dosing schedule may be daily or adjusted by the prescriber based on the treatment plan, but the doctor decides the exact dose and how long to use it. Do not take more than directed; higher-strength 500 mg tablets are not meant for self-adjusted dosing.

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 aftertaste
• Skin rash or acne-like eruptions
• Nausea or upset stomach
• Sleepiness, which may be more bothersome with a 500 mg tablet

• Do not drink alcohol of any kind while taking Deadict 500 mg Tablet, including beer, wine, liquor, and alcohol-containing medicines.
• Avoid alcohol-containing products such as some cough syrups, mouthwashes, aftershaves, and topical preparations unless your doctor says they are safe.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heart disease, diabetes, epilepsy, or a history of psychosis before starting this higher-strength tablet.
• This medicine can cause drowsiness, so be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Let your doctor know about any recent alcohol use before starting, because taking disulfiram too soon after drinking can cause a strong reaction.
• Use caution if you are older or have multiple medical conditions, since a 500 mg strength may be more likely to cause side effects if not closely monitored.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medicines that affect the liver or blood pressure.

• Alcohol-containing products and beverages
• Metronidazole
• Warfarin
• Phenytoin
• Isoniazid

Store Deadict 500 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.