Cronotol 500mg Tablet (Disulfiram 500mg)

$41.00 – $112.00

Country of Origin	india
Dosage Form	Tablets
Generic Name	Disulfiram
Indication	Treatment of Alcohol addiction
Packaging:	4 tablets in 1 strip
Manufacturer	Healing Pharma India Pvt Ltd
Composition	Disulfiram (500mg)

Cronotol 500mg Tablet (Disulfiram 500mg)
Pack Size	Price	Price/Unit	Add To Cart
40 Tablet/s	$41.00 (1.03/unit)	$1.03	Cronotol 500mg Tablet (Disulfiram 500mg) quantity
80 Tablet/s	$77.00 (0.96/unit)	$0.96	Cronotol 500mg Tablet (Disulfiram 500mg) quantity
120 Tablet/s	$112.00 (0.93/unit)	$0.93	Cronotol 500mg Tablet (Disulfiram 500mg) quantity

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Description

Cronotol 500mg Tablet

Crotonol 500 mg tablet is a medicine used to treat alcoholism. The active ingredient of Crotonol 500 mg tablet is disulfiram. When alcohol is ingested after taking Crotonol 500 mg 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 Crotonol 500 mg tablet if you have consumed alcohol in the past 24 hours. This medicine is to be used only in adults.

Uses of Crotonol 500 MG

Crotonol 500 mg tablet is used for the treatment of alcoholism along with other appropriate supportive treatments.

Contraindications of Crotonol 500 MG

If you are allergic to disulfiram or any other ingredient of Crotonol 500 mg 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 Crotonol 500 MG

Rashes
Metallic taste
Weakness
Nervousness
Stomach upset

Precautions and Warnings of Crotonol 500 MG

Pregnancy

Can I take Crotonol 500 mg tablets during pregnancy?

The use of Crotonol 500 mg 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 Crotonol 500 mg tablets during pregnancy are rare, it is suggested that Crotonol 500 mg tablets should not be used during pregnancy to avoid any risks to the developing baby.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Crotonol 500 mg tablets while breastfeeding?

There is limited information available regarding the excretion of Crotonol 500 mg 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 Crotonol 500 mg tablets?

Crotonol 500 mg tablet may cause drowsiness and sleepiness. If you experience these symptoms after taking Crotonol 500 mg tablet which may affect your ability to drive safely, it is suggested that you do not drive.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Crotonol 500 mg tablets?

The ingestion of alcohol after taking Crotonol 500 mg 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 Crotonol 500 mg 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, na…

Mode of Action of Crotonol 500 MG

How Does It Work?

Crotonol 500 mg 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 Crotonol 500 mg tablets drinks alcohol, he/she will experience highly unpleasant physical symptoms.

Directions for Use of Crotonol 500 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 Crotonol 500 MG

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way Crotonol 500 mg tablet worksor Crotonol 500 mg 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.
Crotonol 500 mg tablet may increase the intensity of the unpleasant physical symptoms when taken along with amitriptyline or chlorpromazine.
Crotonol 500 mg 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 Crotonol 500 mg tablets.
Care should be taken when pimozide, isoniazid, metronidazole, paraldehydeandrifampicin are taken along with Crotonol 500 mg tablets.

Storage and disposal of Crotonol 500 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 Crotonol 500 MG

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose of Crotonol 500 mg 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.