Esperal 250 mg
Esperal 250mg Tablet is an alcohol-abuse deterrent. It’s used to treat alcoholism along with counseling therapies. It prevents the unpleasant side effects that come with alcohol consumption by blocking the breakdown of alcohol.
On using this medication you may experience side effects such as headache, bad taste in mouth, drowsiness, darkening of urine, seizures, weakness, fatigue, reduced appetite, mental or mood problems, swelling and skin rash. If you face any of allergic reactions or any adverse reaction contact your health care provider right away.
Before using this medication notify your doctor if: you are allergic to any of the ingredients contained within Esperal 250mg Tablet, you are alcoholic, you have severe heart problems/ brain damage/ lung diseases, you have any other allergies, you have diabetes/ seizures/ underactive thyroid/ depression, you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or are nursing a baby.
The dosage should be prescribed by the doctor based on your overall medical history and current condition. The usual dose in adults for treating alcohol dependence is 500 mg, taken orally once daily for 1-2 weeks. The maintained dose is 250 mg taken once daily.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.
Use
Alcoholism
Side Effects
Headache
Dizziness
Weakness
Skin Rash
Metallic Taste
Restlessness
Gastrointestinal Disturbance
Tremor
Dosage
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of Disulfiram, 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.
Work
This medication acts as an alcohol-abuse inhibitor. It interferes with the way your body metabolizes alcohol. The alcohol is metabolized by aldehyde dehydrogenase enzyme and get break down into acetaldehyde compounds. It also hinders the proper functioning of the enzyme. As a result, acetaldehyde is not converted to acetic acid and gets accumulated in the bloodstream instead.
