Difiram 250 Tablet

Explore detailed information about Difiram 250 Tablet, a medication containing Disulfiram (250mg) from the trusted Shatayushi Healthcare Pvt Ltd brand. Discover its primary uses for Treatment of Alcohol addiction and delve deeper into its specific details to understand how Difiram 250 Tablet can play a role in your health and well-being. Add it to your wishlist or compare it with other products.

MRP: ₹ 29
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Disulfiram (250mg)
Brand: Shatayushi Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Alcohol addiction

Description

Difiram 250 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of alcohol addiction
It works by producing interaction with alcohol and thereby causing unpleasant effects like nausea, flushing of the face, headaches
Thus, it discourages the patient from taking alcohol while on this medication
Difiram 250 Tablet may be taken with or without food
Take Difiram 250 Tablet as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment
This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor
Remember while taking this medication, avoid alcohol in all forms including beer, wine, aftershave lotions, mouthwash, vinegar, and liquid medications.
Some common side effects of using this medication are headache, fatigue, drowsiness, decreased libido, and metallic taste
Initially, it may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you
It is important to know that you should Take Difiram 250 Tablet in combination with a counseling program as it will provide extra help to maintain abstinence from alcohol
Remember it will take time, support, willpower, and determination to readjust the habit of not drinking.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Difiram 250 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Difiram 250 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Difiram 250 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Difiram 250 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Difiram 250 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Difiram 250 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Difiram 250 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Difiram 250 Tablet.
Drug Action:	Alcohol deaddiction
Therapeutic class:	NEURO CNS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Carbamate Derivative

Uses of Difiram 250 Tablet

In Treatment of Alcohol addiction Difiram 250 Tablet is a medicine used, along with social support and counseling, to help people recover from alcohol addiction and to avoid having the urge to drink alcohol again
It causes sudden, undesirable effects when mixed with alcohol to help you refrain from alcohol, even if you are dependent on alcohol
It causes effects such as flushing of the face, headache, nausea, blurred vision, mental confusion etc., when even small amounts of alcohol are consumed
Difiram 250 Tablet starts working from the very first dose and is a very safe and effective way of treating alcohol addiction
Avoid taking foods containing alcohol like mouthwash, cough medicines, perfumes or deodorants, and even hair dyes as even small amounts of alcohol can trigger these unpleasant effects.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Difiram 250 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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