This medication is an alcohol antagonist, prescribed for chronic alcoholism. It blocks the processing of alcohol in the body.

Contraindicated in patients with severe heart disease, mental disorder, who are taking alcohol containing preparations and hypersensitivity.

Adult: PO- 800 mg as a single dose on the 1st day. Reduce dose by 200 mg/day. Maintenance: 100-200 mg/day.

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes, thyroid disease, epilepsy, brain damage, kidney or liver disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Avoid alcohol consumption.

• Monitor liver function and complete blood cell counts regularly while taking this medication.

Eye inflammation, peripheral nerve disease, drowsiness, fatigue, impotence, headache and rash.

Avoid excess dosage.

Store it at room temperature (20° to 25°C) and in an airtight container. Keep away from moisture and heat.