Quit 500 Tablet

Quit 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains disulfiram 500 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the alcohol deterrent class and is used as part of treatment for alcohol use disorder in people who are committed to not drinking alcohol. Quit 500 Tablet is not a cure for alcohol dependence by itself; it is used with counseling, support, and a clear plan to avoid alcohol.

How it works: Disulfiram blocks an enzyme that normally helps your body break down alcohol. If someone takes alcohol while using Quit 500 Tablet, unpleasant reactions can happen, which helps discourage drinking.

Quit 500 Tablet is the higher-strength 500 mg tablet, so it is not the kind of dose most people start with right away unless a doctor specifically chooses it. Because each tablet contains 500 mg of disulfiram, it may be used for maintenance dosing in people who have already been assessed and are able to follow strict alcohol avoidance.

• Alcohol dependence treatment
• Alcohol aversion therapy
• Support for abstinence from alcohol
• Part of a supervised addiction treatment plan

• Swallow Quit 500 Tablet by mouth with water, unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it exactly on the schedule prescribed; do not change the dose on your own.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking this tablet and for at least 14 days after stopping it.
• Avoid all hidden alcohol sources, including some cough syrups, mouthwashes, sauces, and aftershaves.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Take it with or without food, unless stomach upset makes food more comfortable.

Each Quit 500 Tablet provides disulfiram 500 mg, which is a full-strength tablet rather than a low starter strength. Depending on your doctor’s plan, it may be taken once daily or on a less frequent maintenance schedule, and the maximum daily dose should not be exceeded unless your prescriber specifically directs it.

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

Common side effects of Disulfiram may include:

• Drowsiness, which may be more noticeable with the 500 mg tablet
• Fatigue or weakness
• Headache
• Metallic or garlic-like taste
• Nausea or upset stomach
• Skin rash or itching

• Do not take Quit 500 Tablet if you plan to drink alcohol or cannot reliably avoid alcohol products.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heart disease, diabetes, epilepsy, or a history of psychosis.
• Avoid all forms of alcohol, including medicines and personal care products that contain alcohol.
• Use caution with driving or operating machinery if this 500 mg tablet makes you sleepy or dizzy.
• Let every healthcare professional know you are taking disulfiram before surgery or new medicines are started.
• Do not use it without medical supervision, because serious reactions can occur if alcohol is used.
• If you develop yellowing of the skin, severe weakness, or dark urine, seek medical help promptly.

• Alcohol-containing products of any kind
• Metronidazole and some other drugs that can affect the nervous system
• Warfarin and other medicines that may need closer monitoring
• Phenytoin and some seizure medicines
• Isoniazid

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