Dizone Tablet
Disulfiram (250mg)
by Ozone Pharmaceuticals Ltd
strip of 10 tablets
About this medicine
Dizone 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. Dizone 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. 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 this medicine 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.
Uses
- Treatment of Alcohol addiction
Benefits
In treatment of Alcohol addiction
Dizone 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. Dizone 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.
How it works
Dizone 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.
How to use
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. Dizone Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Common side effects
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Drowsiness
- Metallic taste
- Decreased libido
Safety advice
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dizone Tablet.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Dizone 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.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Dizone Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
- DrivingUNSAFE
- Dizone Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Dizone Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dizone Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCAUTION
- Dizone Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dizone Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Dizone 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.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Carbamate Derivative
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Neuro cns
Frequently asked questions
Is Dizone Tablet safe/dangerous?
Yes, Dizone Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration in a hospital or specialized clinic as advised by your special doctor
Is Dizone Tablet over-the-counter medicine?
No, Dizone Tablet is not an over-the-counter medicine. Dizone Tablet treatment for alcohol withdrawal should be initiated only in a hospital or specialized clinic and by experienced doctors only. Patients should follow advice of the doctor regarding its use
Is Dizone Tablet addictive?
No, Dizone Tablet is not addictive. It is used to treat alcohol addiction and chronic alcoholism
Does Dizone Tablet work?
Yes, Dizone Tablet works. Dizone Tablet is an aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor. It works by blocking the processing of alcohol in the body causing unpleasant feeling leading to alcohol withdrawal
Does Dizone Tablet work for everyone?
Dizone Tablet works for chronic alcoholics who are cooperative and willing to give up alcoholism. Patients should follow advice of the doctor regarding its use
Does Dizone Tablet stops cravings?
Dizone Tablet blocks the processing of alcohol in the body causing unpleasant feeling due to these unpleasant episodes, alcoholics abstain from alcohol Therefore, patients may avoid consuming alcohol to avoid unpleasant reactions upon consuming alcohol even days after stopping Dizone Tablet. It may not have any direct effects on cravings
Does Dizone Tablet work immediately?
Yes, Dizone Tablet works on alcohol withdrawal as soon as you start the treatment
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Ozone Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Salt composition
- Disulfiram (250mg)
- Pack
- strip of 10 tablets
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.