About Dizone Tablet 10’s Dizone Tablet 10’s belongs to the class of medications called ‘Antabuse‘ used to treat alcohol dependence or chronic alcoholism. Heavy long-term use of alcohol can cause addiction in an individual, thereby making changes in your brain. Long term alcohol intake can severely damage your liver and can cause liver cirrhosis or fatty liver syndrome. Dizone Tablet 10’s contains ‘Disulfiram’ which works by blocking an enzyme that breakdown alcohol in our body. When a patient drinks alcohol, it is changed into acetaldehyde, Dizone Tablet 10’s blocks the enzyme that breaks down acetaldehyde. This results in a higher level of acetaldehyde in the blood, causing discomforting physical reactions. Dizone Tablet 10’s can help alcohol-addicted people who have decided to quit alcohol drinking by deterring them from drinking again. So, it acts as a supportive agent in the treatment of alcoholism. Dizone Tablet 10’s should be taken as prescribed by your doctor, with or without a meal to avoid stomach upset and at fixed intervals every day for best results. The common side effects of Dizone Tablet 10’s include drowsiness, tiredness, headache, acne, flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling), sweating, increased thirst, swelling, rapid weight gain, nausea, severe vomiting, neck pain, throbbing headache, blurred vision, fast or pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest, confusion, weakness, spinning sensation, feeling unsteady, or and metallic/garlic-like taste in the mouth may occur as your body gets used to the medication. Everyone need not experience the above side effects. If Dizone Tablet 10’s causes any serious case of discomfort, speak with a doctor. Before starting Dizone Tablet 10’s, do not take Dizone Tablet 10’s if you have consumed alcohol within the past 12 hours. Do not consume alcohol while taking Dizone Tablet 10’s and at least up to 14 days after you stop taking Dizone Tablet 10’s. If prescribed by your doctor, Dizone Tablet 10’s is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Unpleasant effects may occur after taking minimal amounts of alcohol used in cooking or even if rubbed into the skin. Avoid any of the alcohol-containing aftershave, perfumes/colognes, body lotions, vinegar and alcohol-containing mouthwash and, hand sanitiser. Even exposure to alcohol-based hand sanitisers in some people can trigger a serious side effect response. Hence hand-washing with water and soap is recommended instead. Uses of Dizone Tablet 10’s Alcohol addiction Medicinal Benefits Dizone Tablet 10’s contains ‘Disulfiram’ which belongs to ‘Antabuse’ used to treat alcohol dependence. It works by blocking an enzyme (acetaldehyde) that helps break alcohol in the body. Dizone Tablet 10’s helps alcohol-dependent people who have decided to quit alcohol drinking by deterring them from drinking again. Directions for Use A patient should take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually once daily, either in the morning or as directed by a doctor. If this medication causes symptoms like drowsiness, take it at bedtime. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Use this medication daily to get the maximum benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Storage Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight Side Effects of Dizone Tablet 10’s Most of the side effects of Dizone Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Some common side effect of Dizone Tablet 10’s are drowsiness, tiredness, headache, acne, and metallic/garlic-like taste in the mouth. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. In-Depth Precautions and Warning Drug Warnings Signs of an overdose of Dizone Tablet 10’s include, feeling or being sick, stomach pain, diarrhoea, drowsiness, mental disorders, tiredness, rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing, high body temperature, low blood pressure, loss of muscle control, high blood sugar, changes in the blood (as seen in blood tests). Certain foods, liquid medicines, remedies, tonics, toiletries, perfumes, and sprays may contain enough alcohol to cause a disulfiram tablet -alcohol reaction. So avoid using any alcohol-containing medicines, hand wash, mouth wash or alcoholic beverages as it may lead to ‘aldehyde reaction’. Drug Interactions Drug-Drug interaction: Dizone Tablet 10’s interacts with anti-seizure drugs (phenytoin), anti-asthma drugs (theophylline), blood thinners (warfarin, dicumarol), anti-tuberculosis drugs (rifampicin, isoniazid), sedatives (chlordiazepoxide, diazepam), antipsychotics (pimozide), anti-depressants (amitriptyline), mental health drugs (chlorpromazine), and antimicrobial drugs (metronidazole). Drug-Food interaction: Avoid taking Dizone Tablet 10’s with caffeinated products like chocolate, coffee, energy drinks & tea. The patient is advised to avoid alcoholic beverages or alcohol-containing products/foods (e.g., cough and cold syrups, mouthwash, aftershave, sauces, vinegar) while taking this medication and for 2 weeks after stopping the medication. Drug-Disease interaction: Dizone Tablet 10’s is to be avoided in a patient with coronary artery disease, mental disorder, diabetes, underactive thyroid gland, brain seizures, brain damage, kidney disease & liver disease.
