Sulfiram

Sulfiram is used for the prevention, treatment and control of scabies. It is also given to people to manage alcoholism.

On using Sulfiram you may experience side effects such as vomiting, nausea, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, vertigo, insomnia, psychosis, convulsions, decreased sexual libido, optic neuritis, erythematous rash and fatigue. If your reactions persist or become worse over time seek the help of your health care provider as soon as possible.

Before using this medication notify your doctor if: you are allergic to any ingredient contained within Sulfiram, you are allergic to any food or medicine or substance, you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs or herbal products or dietary supplements, you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or are nursing a baby.

The dosage for this medication should be prescribed by the doctor based on your age, overall medical history, the allergies you have and the current condition. The usual dose in adults for alcohol dependence is 500 mg given orally once daily. The maintenance dose is 250 mg taken orally once daily.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Scabies

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Erythematous Rash

• Itching

• Dry Skin

• Paresthesia (Tingling Or Pricking Sensation)

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No interaction found

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Tetminol soap is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Tetminol soap is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Sulfiram Topical, please consult your doctor.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Sulfiram as ingredient

• Tetminol Soap

  Knoll Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• T Sol Soap

  Psychotropics India Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

This medication falls under a class of drugs known as the anti-scabies agent. It blocks the oxidation of alcohol at the acetaldehyde stage of the metabolism process and also kills the mites causing scabies.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• sulfiram--Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/sulfiram

• Sulfiram-Pubmed Online [Internet].ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:

  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=sulfiram