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Nt Addict 500mg Tablets

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Nt Addict 500mg Tablets Description

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

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ContainsDisulfiram(500.0 Mg)
UsesAlcohol addiction
Side effectsRashes, metallic taste, weakness, nervousness, stomach upset
TherapyDEADDICTION
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uses

Uses of Nt Addict 500mg Tablets

  • Nt Addict 500mg Tab is used for the treatment of alcoholism along with other appropriate supportive treatments.
contraindications

Contraindications of Nt Addict 500mg Tablets

  • If you are allergic to disulfiram or any other ingredient of Nt Addict 500mg Tab s.
  • 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.
sideEffects

Side effects of Nt Addict 500mg Tablets

  • Rashes
  • Metallic taste
  • Weakness
  • Nervousness
  • Stomach upset
precautionsAndWarnings

Precautions and Warnings of Nt Addict 500mg Tablets

pregnancy

Pregnancy

Q:
Can I take Nt Addict 500mg Tab s during pregnancy?
A:
The use of Nt Addict 500mg Tab s during the first three months of pregnancy is to be avoided. Even though the cases of birth defects in children of mothers who used Nt Addict 500mg Tab s during pregnancy are rare, it is suggested that Nt Addict 500mg Tab s should not be used during pregnancy to avoid any risks to the developing baby.
breastfeeding

Breast Feeding

Q:
Can I take Nt Addict 500mg Tab s while breastfeeding?
A:
There is limited information available regarding the excretion of Nt Addict 500mg Tab 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

Driving

Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Nt Addict 500mg Tab s?
A:
Nt Addict 500mg Tab may cause drowsiness and sleepiness. If you experience these symptoms after taking Nt Addict 500mg Tab which may affect your ability to drive safely, it is suggested that you do not drive.
alcohol

Alcohol

Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Nt Addict 500mg Tab s?
A:
The ingestion of alcohol after taking Nt Addict 500mg Tab 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 Nt Addict 500mg Tab should avoid the ingestion of alcohol.
otherGeneralWarnings

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...
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Mode of Action of Nt Addict 500mg Tablets

How Does It Work?

  • Nt Addict 500mg Tab 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...
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  • The increased levels of this acetaldehyde in the body cause unpleasant physical symptoms. Thus, if an individual taking Nt Addict 500mg Tab s drinks alcohol, he/she will experience highly unpleasant p...
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directionsForUse

Directions for Use of Nt Addict 500mg Tablets

  • 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

Interactions of Nt Addict 500mg Tablets

Interactions with other medicines

  • Some medicines can affect the way Nt Addict 500mg Tab worksor Nt Addict 500mg Tab 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.
  • Nt Addict 500mg Tab may increase the intensity of the unpleasant physical symptoms when taken along with amitriptyline or chlorpromazine.
  • Nt Addict 500mg Tab 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 Nt Addict 500mg Tab s.
  • Care should be taken when pimozide, isoniazid, metronidazole, paraldehydeandrifampicin are taken along with Nt Addict 500mg Tab s.
storageAndDisposal

Storage and disposal of Nt Addict 500mg Tablets

  • Store in a cool and dry place below 25°C. away from direct sunlight.
  • Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
dosage

Dosage of Nt Addict 500mg Tablets

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose of Nt Addict 500mg Tab include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhoea, sleepinessandweakness. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immedi...
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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 ...
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Content Details

WRITTEN BY
doctor

Dr. Mansi Savla

B. Pharm, PharmD

REVIEWED BY
doctor

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Q: Can I drink non-alcoholic or alcohol-free beverages after taking Nt Addict 500mg Tab s?

A: Care should be taken when you consume non-alcoholic or alcohol-free beverages after taking Nt Addict 500mg Tab s. 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.

Q: What is a disulfiram reaction?

A: Consuming alcohol after taking Nt Addict 500mg Tab s 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.

Q: What other precautions should I take when consuming Nt Addict 500mg Tab s?

A: 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 Nt Addict 500mg Tab .

Q: When and for how long should I take Nt Addict 500mg Tab s?

A: The doctor will suggest you the best time of the day to take Nt Addict 500mg Tab depending on your condition, other medications that you take, food and lifestyle habits. Nt Addict 500mg Tab 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.
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Country of Origin
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Last Updated on: 21 May 2022 | 11:17 PM (IST)

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