Recopress 250 mg Tablet

Recopress 250 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 250 mg of disulfiram in each tablet. Disulfiram is an alcohol deterrent medicine used to help support abstinence in people with alcohol use disorder. It is not a cure for alcohol dependence, but it can make drinking alcohol unpleasant enough to discourage use. Recopress 250 mg Tablet is used only when a clinician has decided it is appropriate for the person’s treatment plan.

How it works: Disulfiram works by blocking an enzyme that helps the body break down alcohol, so acetaldehyde builds up if alcohol is consumed. This tablet form delivers the medicine by mouth in a fixed 250 mg dose. By making alcohol exposure cause unpleasant symptoms, Recopress 250 mg Tablet helps reinforce the decision not to drink. It does not reduce cravings directly and works best as part of a supervised treatment plan.

Recopress 250 mg Tablet is a mid-strength option compared with Recopress 500 mg Tablet, which gives a larger amount of disulfiram per tablet. The 250 mg strength may suit people who need a lower maintenance dose, need more gradual adjustment, or whose doctor wants more flexibility in dosing. Because it is a stronger disulfiram tablet than some lower-dose regimens used in practice, it should be used exactly as prescribed and only after alcohol has been fully avoided.

• Support treatment of alcohol use disorder
• Help maintain abstinence from alcohol
• Deterrent therapy for people committed to stopping drinking

• Swallow the Recopress 250 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it exactly on the schedule prescribed by your doctor; do not change the dose on your own.
• Do not take this tablet if you have consumed alcohol recently or if you may be exposed to hidden alcohol in medicines or products.
• It may be taken with or without food, but taking it after a meal can help reduce stomach upset.
• Avoid alcohol for at least 12 hours before starting disulfiram and continue avoiding alcohol during treatment and for 14 days after the last dose.
• Ask your pharmacist before using cough syrups, mouthwashes, tonics, sauces, or other products that may contain alcohol.

Each Recopress 250 mg Tablet provides 250 mg of disulfiram. The doctor decides how often it should be taken; in many treatment plans it is taken once daily, but the exact schedule and total daily amount depend on the patient’s situation. Do not take more than the prescribed amount, and never increase the dose without medical advice.

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

Common side effects of Disulfiram may include:

• Drowsiness or tiredness
• Metallic or garlic-like taste
• Headache
• Nausea or upset stomach
• Skin rash
• Dizziness
• Mild mood changes

• Do not use Recopress 250 mg Tablet with any alcohol in drinks, foods, medicines, mouthwashes, or topical products that contain alcohol.
• This strength should only be used under medical supervision because a disulfiram-alcohol reaction can be dangerous.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heart disease, diabetes, epilepsy, depression, or a history of psychosis.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery because dizziness, sleepiness, or blurred thinking can occur.
• Avoid alcohol-containing products for at least 14 days after stopping the tablet because the reaction can still happen.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, especially blood thinners, seizure medicines, and certain antibiotics.
• Seek urgent help if you accidentally drink alcohol while taking Recopress 250 mg Tablet and develop severe symptoms.

• Alcohol of any kind, including beer, wine, spirits, cooking wine, and alcohol-containing medicines
• Metronidazole
• Warfarin
• Phenytoin
• Some cough, cold, and sleep products that contain alcohol or sedatives

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