Esperal Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Disulfiram (250mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Esperal Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of alcohol addiction, working by producing interaction with alcohol and causing unpleasant effects. Esperal Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take this medicine 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.
Esperal Tablet blocks the chemical which breaks the converted form of alcohol in the body. This leads to an increased level of converted form of alcohol in the body causing bad physical features while drinking alcohol.
Is Esperal Tablet safe/dangerous?
Esperal Tablet is considered safe when used at the prescribed dose and duration in a hospital or specialized clinic, as recommended by your healthcare provider.
Is Esperal Tablet over-the-counter medicine?
No, Esperal Tablet is not an over-the-counter medicine. It should only be used under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional in a hospital or specialized clinic for alcohol withdrawal treatment.
Is Esperal Tablet addictive?
Esperal Tablet is not addictive itself, but it is intended to treat addiction and alcoholism. Patients must follow their doctor's guidance regarding its use.
Does Esperal Tablet work?
Yes, Esperal Tablet works by inhibiting the body's processing of alcohol. This results in unpleasant feelings associated with withdrawal, which may lead to individuals abstaining from alcohol.
Does Esperal Tablet work for everyone?
Esperal Tablet is effective for chronic alcoholics who are actively seeking and willing to quit alcohol use. Patients must follow their doctor's guidance to ensure proper usage.
Does Esperal Tablet stop cravings?
Esperal Tablet blocks the processing of alcohol in the body, triggering unpleasant feelings that may prompt individuals to abstain from alcohol consumption even after stopping treatment. It may not directly address cravings.
Does Esperal Tablet work immediately?
Yes, Esperal Tablet can have a noticeable effect on alcohol withdrawal symptoms as soon as it is initiated.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Esperal Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Esperal Tablet is used together with behavior modification, psychotherapy, and counseling support to help you stop drinking.
- It works best for patients who can achieve initial abstinence of at least 12 hours, are committed to maintaining abstinence, and agree to take the medication.
- While taking this medication, avoid alcohol in all forms including beer, wine, aftershave lotions, mouthwash, vinegar, and liquid medications.
- When you first start taking it, you may feel dizzy, confused, tired, and weak. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- You may notice an aftertaste of either garlic or metal when you start taking Esperal Tablet. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease, liver or kidney disease, psychiatric problems, diabetes, or if you're allergic to latex rubber or pesticides.
- Do not take it if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Esperal Tablet.
Breastfeed
Esperal Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Esperal 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.
