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Dfm 250mg Tablets

Name: Dfm 250mg Tablets
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Overview

Dfm Tablet is a medicine used to treat alcoholism. The active ingredient of Dfm Tablet is disulfiram. When alcohol is ingested after taking Dfm Tablets, the levels of a substance called acetaldehyde 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 Dfm Tablet if you have consumed alcohol in the past 24 hours.

This medicine is to be used only in adults.

Usage Instructions

Directions for Use

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.

Safety Information

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Dfm Tablets during pregnancy?

The use of Dfm 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 Dfm Tablets during pregnancy are rare, it is suggested that Dfm Tablets should not be used during pregnancy to avoid any risks to the developing baby.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Dfm Tablets while breastfeeding?

There is limited information available regarding the excretion of Dfm 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

Can I drive if I have consumed Dfm Tablets?

Dfm Tablet may cause drowsiness and sleepiness. If you experience these symptoms after taking Dfm Tablet which may affect your ability to drive safely, it is suggested that you do not drive.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Dfm Tablets?

The ingestion of alcohol after taking Dfm 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 Dfm 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).

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose of Dfm 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.

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.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Dfm 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.
The increased levels of this acetaldehyde in the body cause unpleasant physical symptoms. Thus, if an individual taking Dfm Tablets drinks alcohol, he/she will experience highly unpleasant physical symptoms.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I drink non-alcoholic or alcohol-free beverages after taking Dfm Tablets?

Care should be taken when you consume non-alcoholic or alcohol-free beverages after taking Dfm Tablets. Consuming these non-alcoholic and alcohol-free beverages in sufficient quantities may provoke a reaction between the beverage and medicine, leading to highly distressing physical symptoms which may also be potentially dangerous. Thus, it is suggested that you do not drink non-alcoholic or alcohol-free beverages after taking this tablet.

What is a disulfiram reaction?

Consuming alcohol after taking Dfm Tablets can lead to the interaction between the medicine and alcohol. This is known as a disulfiram reaction. This reaction causes highly unpleasant 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 also be potentially dangerous.

What other precautions should I take when consuming Dfm Tablets?

There are certain foods, liquid medicines, remedies, tonics, toiletries, perfumes and aerosol sprays that may contain sufficient alcohol quantity to elicit a disulfiram reaction. Thus, it is best to avoid foods and products that contain alcohol. You should always consult your doctor if you are not sure about whether a certain food or product can be used along with Dfm Tablet.

When and for how long should I take Dfm Tablets?

The doctor will suggest you the best time of the day to take Dfm Tablet depending on your condition, other medications that you take, food and lifestyle habits. Dfm Tablet should be taken at the same dose and same frequency exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will advise you on how long you should continue to take this medicine. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.