Esperal Tablet

Esperal Tablet contains disulfiram in the strength labeled on the pack, and each tablet is taken by mouth. It belongs to the alcohol deterrent class and is used as part of a treatment plan for alcohol use disorder in people who want to stay alcohol-free. Esperal Tablet does not treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms or reduce cravings on its own, so it is usually prescribed with counseling and follow-up. Because this is a prescription tablet from Torrent Pharmaceuticals, India, the exact dosing plan should come from a clinician familiar with the patient’s history.

How it works: Disulfiram works by blocking an enzyme that helps the body break down alcohol. If someone drinks alcohol while taking Esperal Tablet, unpleasant symptoms can happen, which helps reinforce avoiding alcohol.

Esperal Tablet is a tablet strength meant for oral use in people whose doctor has already decided disulfiram is appropriate. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed here, this tablet fits standard disulfiram therapy by providing the prescribed daily dose in a simple swallowable form. A doctor may choose this tablet when the patient can take tablets reliably and needs a consistent once-daily maintenance dose.

• Supportive treatment of alcohol use disorder
• Deterrent therapy to help maintain abstinence from alcohol
• Part of a supervised recovery program
• For patients who are committed to avoiding alcohol

• Swallow Esperal Tablet with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly on the schedule prescribed; do not change the dose on your own.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking it, and avoid alcohol for at least 12 hours before the first dose.
• Read labels on medicines, mouthwashes, cough syrups, and foods for hidden alcohol.
• If a dose is missed, take it only when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Keep taking it only as long as your doctor recommends, along with counseling or support

This product provides the disulfiram dose labeled on each Esperal Tablet, taken by mouth. In practice, disulfiram is often taken once daily, and the maximum daily amount is set by the prescriber based on response and safety; the doctor decides the exact schedule for this tablet. Because this is the labeled tablet strength, it should be used only in a plan that the clinician has tailored to the patient.

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

Common side effects of Disulfiram may include:

• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Metallic or garlic-like taste
• Nausea
• Upset stomach or abdominal discomfort
• Fatigue
• Skin rash

• Do not take Esperal Tablet if you have recently used alcohol or may be exposed to hidden alcohol in products.
• Avoid all alcohol-containing products, including some cough syrups, tonics, aftershaves, and mouthwashes.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, diabetes, heart disease, seizures, or a history of mental health problems.
• This tablet can cause strong reactions with alcohol, so do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Use caution if you are taking medicines that may interact strongly, especially metronidazole or certain anticoagulants.
• If you need surgery or emergency care, tell every clinician that you take disulfiram tablets.
• This treatment works best with supervised care and should not be used as a standalone cure for alcohol dependence.

• Alcohol in any form
• Metronidazole
• Warfarin or other coumarin anticoagulants
• Phenytoin
• Some cough, cold, and pain medicines that contain alcohol

Store Esperal Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.