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Antabuse TM
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Active ingredients: disulfiram
Pack: Antabuse 200 mg effervescent tablet, 30, bottle
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ANTABUSE disulfiram 200mg tablet bottleConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Antabuse tablets are indicated as a deterrent to alcohol comsumption and as an aid in the overall management of selected chronic alcoholic patients involved in an integrated program of counselling and psychiatry. Only alcoholic patients who are motivated to abstain from drinking and who are undergoing supportive psychotherapeutic treatment, ancillary to a total program of rehabilitation, should be selected for Antabuse administration.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, effervescent
- Oral
- White flat tablet with breakline, 11mm in diameter and engraved "CDC".
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Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 5 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient disulfiram
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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