Recopress 500 mg Tablet

Recopress 500 mg Tablet is an oral disulfiram tablet used as part of alcohol dependence treatment. Each Recopress 500 mg Tablet contains 500 mg of disulfiram, a medication that helps support abstinence from alcohol when combined with counseling and a doctor-supervised treatment plan. It is not a cure for alcohol use disorder, but it can help create a strong deterrent to drinking.

How it works: Disulfiram works by blocking the breakdown of alcohol in the body, so if alcohol is consumed it can cause unpleasant symptoms. As a tablet, Recopress 500 mg Tablet is swallowed and then works systemically to help discourage drinking by making alcohol use feel unsafe and uncomfortable.

Recopress 500 mg Tablet is the higher-strength option compared with Recopress 250 mg Tablet. Doctors may choose Recopress 500 mg Tablet for patients who have already been assessed and need a stronger maintenance dose or a simplified tablet schedule, rather than for anyone just starting treatment. Because it is a higher strength, it should be used only exactly as prescribed and not split or adjusted on your own.

• Alcohol dependence treatment
• Deterrent therapy to help maintain abstinence
• Supportive treatment alongside counseling
• Doctor-supervised relapse prevention

• Swallow the Recopress 500 mg Tablet with water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it exactly on the schedule your doctor prescribes; do not take extra tablets.
• Do not use this tablet if you have alcohol in your system or if you may be exposed to hidden alcohol in medicines or products.
• Avoid alcohol completely while taking Recopress 500 mg Tablet and for as long as your doctor advises after stopping it.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions; do not double up unless specifically told to do so.

Each Recopress 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of disulfiram per tablet, which is a relatively high-strength tablet compared with the 250 mg strength. The exact dose and how often it is taken are decided by the doctor and may vary by treatment phase, but it is usually taken once daily for maintenance in patients selected for this strength. Do not change the dose or take more than prescribed; your prescriber will determine the safest maximum for you.

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

Common side effects of Disulfiram may include:

• Drowsiness
• Fatigue
• Metallic or garlic-like taste
• Headache
• Skin rash
• Nausea or upset stomach
• Mild liver-related enzyme changes

• Do not take Recopress 500 mg Tablet if you are drinking alcohol or if alcohol has been used in a product you recently took.
• This 500 mg strength is meant for patients a doctor has already assessed; it is not a self-start medicine.
• Avoid all hidden sources of alcohol, including cough syrups, mouthwash, tonics, aftershave, and some food extracts.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, heart disease, diabetes, epilepsy, or a history of psychosis.
• Do not drive or use machinery until you know how this tablet affects you, especially if you feel sleepy or unwell.
• Tell your doctor before procedures or emergency treatment, because some medications used in care settings may contain alcohol or interact with disulfiram.
• Do not use with nitroglycerin or other nitrate medicines unless a prescriber specifically approves it.

• Alcohol and alcohol-containing products
• Metronidazole
• Warfarin
• Phenytoin
• Nitroglycerin and other nitrates

Store Recopress 500 mg Tablet in the original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.