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Disulfiram is used to help treat people with alcohol abuse problems. It is not a cure.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

This tablet can be swallowed whole with a glass of water or it can be crushed and mixed with a liquid.

Take exactly as directed by 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.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

Numbness/pain/tingling in the hands/feet
Sexual difficulty (impotence)
Yellowing of the skin/eyes
Unusual weakness
Vision changes
Skin reaction(s)
Disorientation
Drowsiness
Irritability
Confusion
Headache
Tiredness
Dizziness

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

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Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

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.

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.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

Medicines containing alcohol
Heart/kidney/liver disease(s)
Recent alcohol exposure
Seizures/convulsions
Under-active thyroid
Blood disease
Diabetes

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Disulfiram is used in the treatment of chronic alcoholism.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 25 degrees C (77 degrees F) away from heat and moisture.

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.