Dizone 250 mg Tablet

Dizone 250 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 250 mg of disulfiram in each tablet. It belongs to the alcohol-deterrent class and is used to help support treatment for chronic alcohol use disorder in people who are trying to stay alcohol-free. Dizone 250 mg Tablet does not treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms by itself, and it is only used when a doctor decides it is appropriate.

How it works: Disulfiram in Dizone 250 mg Tablet blocks the body from breaking down alcohol normally, so acetaldehyde builds up if alcohol is consumed. That buildup can cause unpleasant symptoms that help deter drinking. As a tablet, Dizone 250 mg is taken by mouth and works after it is absorbed into the body, where it keeps alcohol use from feeling safe or comfortable.

Dizone 250 mg Tablet is a full-strength disulfiram tablet, which means each tablet delivers 250 mg rather than a lower starting amount. This strength is suited to people whose doctor wants a maintenance dose or a carefully selected dose after assessing tolerance, liver health, and the ability to avoid alcohol completely. Because disulfiram can cause a strong reaction with alcohol, the 250 mg tablet should be used only under medical supervision.

• Support treatment of alcohol use disorder
• Help maintain alcohol abstinence
• Deterrent therapy for alcohol use
• Adjunct to counseling and recovery care

• Swallow Dizone 250 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly on the schedule prescribed by your doctor; this is not an as-needed tablet.
• Do not take the tablet until you have been alcohol-free for at least 12 hours, and longer if your clinician instructs.
• Avoid all alcohol while taking Dizone 250 mg Tablet and for at least 14 days after the last dose.
• Check labels for hidden alcohol in medicines, mouthwash, cough syrups, tonics, and sauces before using them.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions; do not double up to make up for it.

Each Dizone 250 mg Tablet provides 250 mg of disulfiram. The doctor may prescribe it once daily, but the exact schedule and the maximum daily amount are based on your medical history and treatment plan. Never change the dose on your own, because the right dose for this 250 mg tablet depends on medical supervision and strict alcohol avoidance.

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

Common side effects of Disulfiram may include:

• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Metallic or garlic-like taste
• Acne or skin rash
• Nausea or upset stomach
• Mild dizziness

• Do not use Dizone 250 mg Tablet if you drink alcohol or may be unable to avoid alcohol completely.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, diabetes, epilepsy, heart disease, or a history of psychosis.
• Avoid alcohol-containing products, including some cough and cold medicines, aftershaves, mouthwashes, and some sauces or desserts.
• Do not use with metronidazole or certain other medicines unless your prescriber specifically approves it.
• This tablet can cause sleepiness or dizziness, so be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell every healthcare provider that you take disulfiram, especially before surgery or emergency care.
• If you develop signs of liver problems, stop the medicine and seek medical help right away if instructed by your prescriber.

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

Store Dizone 250 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.