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How to use
Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.
Take exactly as directed by your health care professional.
This tablet is usually swallowed whole with a glass of water.
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Side Effects
If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.
Confusion
Disorientation
Drowsiness
Irritability
Headache
Tiredness
Dizziness
Numbness/pain/tingling in the hands/feet
Sexual difficulty (impotence)
Yellowing of the skin/eyes
Unusual weakness
Vision changes
Skin reaction(s)
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Drug Interaction
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.
Anti Depressants
Antibiotics
Cimetidine
Cocaine
Alcohol
Doxercalciferol
Carbamazepine
Chlorzoxazone
Metronidazole
Voriconazole
Theophylline
Amprenavir
Fluconazole
Medication for sleeping difficulties
Propranolol
Ramelteon
Verapamil
Phenytoin
Sertraline
Rifampin
Quinidine
Isoniazid
Warfarin
Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.
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Over Dose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
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Notes
Avoid inhaling paint fumes and products that contain organic solvents.
Avoid alcohol based toiletries and perfumes.
If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.
If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.
Do not drink alcohol whilst on a course with this medication and for 2 weeks after you stop taking disulfiram.
Do not treat yourself with OTC medication whilst on a course with this medication, without consulting with your health care professional.
Do not suddenly stop taking disulfiram, unless advised by your health care professional to do so.
A reaction may occur up to 2 weeks after stopping the medication.
Do not take disulfiram within 12 hours of having had alcohol or any alcohol containing beverage.
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Missed Dose
Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.
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Uses
Disulfiram treats chronic alcohol dependence problem(s). It it not a cure.
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Other Uses
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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Storage
Store at room temperature between 77 degrees F /25 degrees C away from heat and moisture.
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Precaution
Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :
Diabetes
Heart disease(s)
Kidney disease(s)
Liver disease(s)
Recent alcohol exposure
Medicines containing alcohol
Seizures/convulsions
Under-active thyroid
Blood disease(s)
Wear an identification bracelet/necklace with your contact information, name of your medication, identification of your condition and the details of your health care professional/person(s), in case of an emergency.