Esperal 250 MG Esperal Tablet is a medicine used to treat alcoholism. The active ingredient of Esperal Tablet is disulfiram. When alcohol is ingested after taking Esperal Tablets, the levels of a substance called a etaldehyde is increased in the body which causes highly distressing physical symptoms like burning sensation, reddening of the skin, increase in body temperature, nausea, vomiting, rashes and itching, throbbing headache, vision disturbances, dizziness, sweating, uneasinessandconfusion, which may stop the individual from further drinking alcohol. You should take this medicine only if it is recommended by your doctor. Do not take this medicine on your own. You should not take Esperal Tablet if you have consumed alcohol in the past 24 hours. This medicine is to be used only in adults. Uses of Esperal 250 MG Esperal Tablet is used for the treatment of alcoholism along with other appropriate supportive treatments. Contraindications of Esperal 250 MG If you are allergic to disulfiram or any other ingredient of Esperal Tablets. If you have chronic heart failure or coronary artery disease (a condition where major blood vessels supplying blood to the heart are narrowed). If you have ever had a cerebrovascular accident (stroke, where blood flow to a part of your brain is stopped either due to blockage or damage of a blood vessel). If you have increased blood pressure. If you have a severe personality disorder. If you have any kind of mental illness. If you have consumed alcohol in the past 24 hours. Side effects of Esperal 250 MG Rashes Metallic taste Weakness Nervousness Stomach upset Precautions and Warnings of Esperal 250 MG Pregnancy Q: Can I take Esperal Tablets during pregnancy? A: The use of Esperal Tablets during the first three months of pregnancy is to be avoided. Even though the cases of birth defects in children of mothers who used Esperal Tablets during pregnancy are rare, it is suggested that Esperal Tablets should not be used during pregnancy to avoid any risks to the developing baby. Breast Feeding Q: Can I take Esperal Tablets while breastfeeding? A: There is limited information available regarding the excretion of Esperal Tablet in human breastmilk. Hence, to avoid any possibility of interaction of the medicine with the suckling infant, do not use this medicine during breastfeeding. Driving Q: Can I drive if I have consumed Esperal Tablets? A: Esperal Tablet may cause drowsiness and sleepiness. If you experience these symptoms after taking Esperal Tablet which may affect your ability to drive safely, it is suggested that you do not drive. Alcohol Q: Can I consume alcohol with Esperal Tablets? A: The ingestion of alcohol after taking Esperal Tablet will lead to an interaction between the medicine and alcohol. This can cause highly distressing physical symptoms like burning sensation, reddening of the skin, increase in body temperature, nausea, vomiting, rashes and itching, throbbing headache, vision disturbances, dizziness, sweating, uneasiness and confusion which can be potentially dangerous. Thus, it is recommended that individuals who are taking Esperal Tablet should avoid the ingestion of alcohol. Other General Warnings Talk to your doctor if You have any kind of kidney, liver, or lung disease. You have thyroid problems or you are diabetic You have or have a history of epilepsy or brain damage. You have galactose intolerance, total lactase deficiency or glucose-galactase malabsorption. You develop signs and symptoms of liver injury (yellowing of the skin and eyes, weakness, stomach pain and swelling, swelling in legs and ankles, itchy skin, dark coloured urine, pale stool colour, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and easy bruising). Read less Mode of Action of Esperal 250 MG How Does It Work? Esperal Tablet stops the function of a certain chemical in the body that is required for the complete breakdown of alcohol. When the function of this chemical is stopped, an incomplete breakdown of alcohol into a substance called acetaldehyde takes place. Read less The increased levels of this acetaldehyde in the body cause unpleasant physical symptoms. Thus, if an individual taking Esperal Tablets drinks alcohol, he/she will experience highly unpleasant physical symptoms. Read less Directions for Use of Esperal 250 MG Take this medicine as a whole with sufficient water. Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not consume more than the prescribed dose. Do not discontinue the medicine on your own without consulting your doctor. Interactions of Esperal 250 MG Interactions with other medicines Some medicines can affect the way Esperal Tablet worksor Esperal Tablet itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time. Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplementsor herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction. Esperal Tablet may increase the intensity of the unpleasant physical symptoms when taken along with amitriptyline or chlorpromazine. Esperal Tablet may increase the sedative effect of benzodiazepines (chlordiazepoxide, diazepam). The dose adjustment may be required for phenytoin, theophyllineandwarfarin when these medicines are taken along with Esperal Tablets. Care should be taken when pimozide, isoniazid, metronidazole, paraldehydeandrifampicin are taken along with Esperal Tablets. Storage and disposal of Esperal 250 MG Store in a cool and dry place below 25°C. away from direct sunlight. Keep it out of reach of children and pets. Dosage of Esperal 250 MG Overdose Symptoms of overdose of Esperal Tablet include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhoea, sleepinessandweakness. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. Read less Missed a Dose You should never miss your dose of medicines. However, if you missed any dose of the medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one. Read less
