Disulfuram is a medicine that helps stop drinking as it causes the onset of unpleasant side effects when taken along with alcohol. Thus, Dissulfuram helps in the treatment against alcoholism.
Dissulfiram is sold under the trade name Anti-ethanol by the Sanofi-Aventis laboratory in the form of tablets.
Indications for Dissulfiram
Dissulfiram is indicated for the treatment of chronic alcoholism because it prevents the ingestion of alcoholic beverages due to previous knowledge of the unpleasant reactions it can cause when ingested with alcoholic beverages.
Where to buy Dissulfuram
Dissulfiram can be purchased from pharmacies, and you need a prescription.
Price of Dissulfuram
The price of Dissulfiram ranges from 5 to 7 reais, and is sold in packs of 20 tablets.
How to take Dissulfuram
You should take Disulfiram as directed by your doctor, and it is recommended to take 2 tablets daily in a single dose for 2 weeks.
After the first 2 weeks of treatment, the dose may be reduced to 1 tablet per day, as directed by your doctor.
Side Effects of Disulfiram
The side effects of Disulfiram may include skin rash, drowsiness, tiredness, headache, loss of libido, depression, and memory loss.
Contraindication of Dissulfiram
Dissulfiram is contraindicated for patients with heart or liver disease or problems, psychoses, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, thyrotoxicosis, acute and chronic nephritis, or cirrhosis.
In addition, Dissulfiram is also contraindicated for patients who may have ingested alcoholic beverages, alcohol containing preparations, paraldehyde or metronidazole within the past 24 hours, or who are allergic to any of the ingredients in the formula.
