Esperal Tablet
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Product introduction
Esperal Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of alcohol addiction. It works by producing interaction with alcohol and thereby causing unpleasant effects like nausea, flushing of the face, headaches. Thus, it discourages the patient from taking alcohol while on this medication.
Esperal Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor. Remember while taking this medication, avoid alcohol in all forms including beer, wine, aftershave lotions, mouthwash, vinegar, and liquid medications.
Some common side effects of using this medication are headache, fatigue, drowsiness, decreased libido, and metallic taste. Initially, it may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to know that you should take this medicine in combination with a counseling program as it will provide extra help to maintain abstinence from alcohol. Remember it will take time, support, willpower, and determination to readjust the habit of not drinking.
Uses of Esperal Tablet
Benefits of Esperal Tablet
In Treatment of Alcohol addiction
Esperal Tablet is a medicine used, along with social support and counseling, to help people recover from alcohol addiction and to avoid having the urge to drink alcohol again. It causes sudden, undesirable effects when mixed with alcohol to help you refrain from alcohol, even if you are dependent on alcohol. It causes effects such as flushing of the face, headache, nausea, blurred vision, mental confusion etc., when even small amounts of alcohol are consumed.
Esperal Tablet starts working from the very first dose and is a very safe and effective way of treating alcohol addiction. Avoid taking foods containing alcohol like mouthwash, cough medicines, perfumes or deodorants, and even hair dyes as even small amounts of alcohol can trigger these unpleasant effects.
Esperal Tablet starts working from the very first dose and is a very safe and effective way of treating alcohol addiction. Avoid taking foods containing alcohol like mouthwash, cough medicines, perfumes or deodorants, and even hair dyes as even small amounts of alcohol can trigger these unpleasant effects.
Side effects of Esperal Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Esperal
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Drowsiness
- Metallic taste
- Decreased libido
How to use Esperal Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Esperal Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Esperal Tablet works
Esperal Tablet blocks the chemical which breaks the converted form of alcohol in the body. This leads to an increased level of converted form of alcohol in the body causing bad physical features while drinking alcohol.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Esperal Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Esperal Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Esperal Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Esperal Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Esperal Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Esperal Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Esperal Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Esperal Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Esperal Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Esperal Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Esperal Tablet is used together with behavior modification, psychotherapy, and counseling support to help you stop drinking.
- It works best for patients who can achieve initial abstinence of at least 12 hours, are committed to maintaining abstinence, and agree to take the medication.
- While taking this medication, avoid alcohol in all forms including beer, wine, aftershave lotions, mouthwash, vinegar, certain desserts, colognes, and liquid medications.
- When you first start taking it, you may feel dizzy, confused, tired, and weak. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- You may notice an aftertaste of either garlic or metal when you start taking Esperal Tablet. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease, liver or kidney disease, psychiatric problems, diabetes, or if you're allergic to latex rubber or pesticides.
- Do not take it if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Carbamate Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Alcohol deaddiction
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Esperal Tablet
Once A Day
87%
Twice A Day
11%
Twice A Week
1%
Thrice A Day
1%
What are you using Esperal Tablet for?
Alcohol addic*
95%
Others
5%
*Alcohol addiction
How much was the improvement?
Average
42%
Excellent
37%
Poor
21%
What were the side-effects while using Esperal Tablet?
Headache
37%
Weakness
19%
Dizziness
12%
No Side Effec*
12%
Skin rash
12%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Esperal Tablet?
With food
58%
With or witho*
26%
Empty stomach
16%
*With or without food
Please rate Esperal Tablet on price
Not Expensive
37%
Average
37%
Expensive
26%
FAQs
Is Esperal Tablet safe/dangerous?
Yes, Esperal Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration in a hospital or specialized clinic as advised by your special doctor
Is Esperal Tablet over-the-counter medicine?
No, Esperal Tablet is not an over-the-counter medicine. Esperal Tablet treatment for alcohol withdrawal should be initiated only in a hospital or specialized clinic and by experienced doctors only. Patients should follow advice of the doctor regarding its use
Is Esperal Tablet addictive?
No, Esperal Tablet is not addictive. It is used to treat alcohol addiction and chronic alcoholism
Does Esperal Tablet work?
Yes, Esperal Tablet works. Esperal Tablet is an aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor. It works by blocking the processing of alcohol in the body causing unpleasant feeling leading to alcohol withdrawal
Does Esperal Tablet work for everyone?
Esperal Tablet works for chronic alcoholics who are cooperative and willing to give up alcoholism. Patients should follow advice of the doctor regarding its use
Does Esperal Tablet stops cravings?
Esperal Tablet blocks the processing of alcohol in the body causing unpleasant feeling due to these unpleasant episodes, alcoholics abstain from alcohol Therefore, patients may avoid consuming alcohol to avoid unpleasant reactions upon consuming alcohol even days after stopping Esperal Tablet. It may not have any direct effects on cravings
Does Esperal Tablet work immediately?
Yes, Esperal Tablet works on alcohol withdrawal as soon as you start the treatment
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Address: Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: December, 2026
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: December, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Esperal Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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