Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet

Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 500 mg of disulfiram in each tablet. It belongs to the alcohol deterrent drug class and is used as part of a treatment plan to help people with alcohol use disorder stay away from alcohol. This Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet is not a cure for alcohol dependence, but it can support abstinence when used with counseling and medical supervision.

How it works: Disulfiram blocks the way your body breaks down alcohol, which causes unpleasant effects if alcohol is taken while the medicine is in your system. In tablet form, Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet is swallowed and works over time to help create a strong deterrent to drinking.

Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength disulfiram tablet, so it is usually chosen for people a doctor has already assessed and who need the full 500 mg dose rather than a lower-strength option. Because there are no other Tyfusin strengths or forms listed here, this 500 mg tablet represents the complete product strength and should be taken only exactly as prescribed.

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

• Swallow Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet with water exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Take it at the same time each day if your prescriber has told you to use it daily.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist specifically tells you to.
• Avoid all alcohol while taking this tablet and for the period your doctor recommends after the last dose.
• Check labels on medicines, mouthwash, cough syrups, aftershave, and foods that may contain alcohol.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of disulfiram per tablet. The doctor decides how often it should be taken; for some patients it may be taken once daily, but the exact schedule and maximum daily amount must be set by the prescriber based on the treatment plan and safety factors.

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

Common side effects of Disulfiram may include:

• Drowsiness or tiredness
• Headache
• Metallic or garlic-like taste
• Skin rash or itching
• Mild stomach upset or nausea
• Dizziness, which may be more troublesome with the 500 mg strength

• Do not take Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet if you may have had alcohol recently or plan to drink soon.
• Avoid all forms of alcohol, including hidden alcohol in medicines, syrups, mouthwash, and some foods or products.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, severe liver disease, diabetes, epilepsy, or a history of mental health problems.
• This medicine can cause serious reactions with alcohol, so driving or operating machinery should be done with caution until you know how it affects you.
• Let your doctor know about any liver problems before starting this higher-strength 500 mg tablet.
• Do not use with metronidazole, certain antibiotics, or isoniazid unless your prescriber specifically approves it.
• Tell every healthcare professional that you are taking disulfiram, especially before surgery or new prescriptions.

• Alcohol in any form, including beverages and hidden sources
• Metronidazole
• Isoniazid
• Warfarin and other medicines that may be affected by disulfiram
• Certain sedatives or CNS depressants that can worsen drowsiness

Store Tyfusin 500 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and children.