Alcoford 500mg Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Disulfiram (500mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Carbamate Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
Action Class	Alcohol deaddiction
User Rating	4.5
User Reviews	488

FAQ

Does Alcoford 500mg work immediately?

Yes, Alcoford 500mg works on alcohol withdrawal as soon as you start the treatment

Is Alcoford 500mg over-the-counter medicine?

No, Alcoford 500mg is not an over-the-counter medicine. Alcoford 500mg 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

Does Alcoford 500mg work?

Yes, Alcoford 500mg works. Alcoford 500mg is an aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor. It works by blocking the processing of alcohol in the body causing unpleasant feeling leading to alcohol withdrawal

Is Alcoford 500mg addictive?

No, Alcoford 500mg is not addictive. It is used to treat alcohol addiction and chronic alcoholism

Does Alcoford 500mg stops cravings?

Alcoford 500mg 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 Alcoford 500mg. It may not have any direct effects on cravings

Does Alcoford 500mg work for everyone?

Alcoford 500mg works for chronic alcoholics who are cooperative and willing to give up alcoholism. Patients should follow advice of the doctor regarding its use

Is Alcoford 500mg safe/dangerous?

Yes, Alcoford 500mg is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration in a hospital or specialized clinic as advised by your special doctor

What if you forget to take Alcoford Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Alcoford 500mg, 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.

Alcoford 500mg Tablet Reviews

Alcoford 500mg 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.

Alcoford 500mg 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.

How Alcoford 500mg Tablet Works

Alcoford 500mg 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 Alcoford 500mg Tablet

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. Alcoford 500mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Alcoford 500mg Tablet

In Treatment of Alcohol addiction: Alcoford 500mg 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.Alcoford 500mg 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.

Uses of Alcoford 500mg Tablet

Treatment of Alcohol addiction

Alcoford 500mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^UNSAFE

Alcoford 500mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Alcoford 500mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Alcoford 500mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alcoford 500mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alcoford 500mg.

Liver ^CAUTION

Alcoford 500mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alcoford 500mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Alcoford 500mg 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.

Quick Tips

You may notice an aftertaste of either garlic or metal when you start taking Alcoford 500mg. 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.
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.
Do not take it if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
While taking this medication, avoid alcohol in all forms including beer, wine, aftershave lotions, mouthwash, vinegar, certain desserts, colognes, and liquid medications.
Alcoford 500mg 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.

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