Esperal Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of alcohol addiction. It works by producing an interaction with alcohol, leading to unpleasant effects such as nausea, flushing of the face, and headaches. This discourages the patient from consuming alcohol while on treatment.

Esperal Tablet should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor, with or without food. It must not be stopped suddenly without medical advice. Avoid alcohol in all forms, including beer, wine, aftershave lotions, mouthwash, and liquid medications.

Key Benefits:

• Helps patients maintain long-term abstinence from alcohol

• Effective when combined with counseling and behavioral therapy

• Starts working from the very first dose

Uses of Esperal (Disulfiram):

• Treatment of Alcohol Dependence / Alcohol Addiction

Side Effects (Common):

• Headache

• Fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness

• Metallic/garlic-like aftertaste

• Decreased libido

• GI disturbances

How It Works

Disulfiram (Esperal) blocks an enzyme involved in metabolizing alcohol, causing a build-up of acetaldehyde. This leads to unpleasant effects when alcohol is consumed, which helps deter further drinking.

Safety Advice

• ❌ Alcohol: Unsafe – avoid all forms of alcohol

• ⚠️ Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor, not recommended without medical advice

• ⚠️ Driving: Avoid – may cause dizziness and drowsiness

• ⚠️ Liver/Kidney disease: Use with caution, dose adjustment may be required