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Lifexone

  • Manufactured by: Life Medicare &Amp; Biotech Pvt Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Disulfiram (250 mg)

Lifexone

Prescription Required

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  • Manufactured by: Life Medicare &Amp; Biotech Pvt Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Disulfiram (250 mg)

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Lifexone Information

Lifexone is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Alcoholism.

The right dosage of Lifexone depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Lifexone have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Lifexone are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lifexone is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Lifexone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Lifexone is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Disease, Psychosis are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lifexone contraindications section.

Besides this, Lifexone may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lifexone is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

  1. Lifexone Benefits & Uses
  2. Lifexone Dosage & How to Take
  3. Lifexone Side Effects
  4. Lifexone Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Lifexone with Other Drugs
  6. Lifexone Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Lifexone
  8. Lifexone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lifexone Benefits & Uses

Lifexone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

  • Alcoholism

Lifexone Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Alcoholism
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: Later decrease dose up to 250 mg once daily, dosage regime: from months to years
Geriatric
  • Disease: Alcoholism
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: Later decrease dose up to 250 mg once daily, dosage regime: from months to years

Lifexone Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Lifexone safe for pregnant women?


    Lifexone can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Lifexone right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Lifexone safe during breastfeeding?


    Lifexone may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Lifexone on the Kidneys?


    Lifexone rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Lifexone on the Liver?


    Lifexone has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Lifexone on the Heart?


    Side effects of Lifexone rarely affect the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Lifexone with Other Drugs

Lifexone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cyclosporin
  • Cyclomune 0.05 % Eye Drop
  • Cyclomune 0.1% Eye Drop
  • Sandimmun Neoral 50 Mg Capsule
  • Imudrops Singules Eye Drop
Lithium
  • Lithosun SR Tablet
  • Lithosun 300 Tablet
  • Intalith CR 450 Tablet
  • Intalith 300 Tablet
Metronidazole
  • Metrogyl DG Forte Gel
  • Flagyl 400 Tablet
  • Metrogyl 200 Tablet
  • Metrogyl 400 Tablet
Naltrexone
  • Naltima 50 Tablet
  • Nodict Tablet
  • Nalcon 50 Mg Tablet
  • Naltrawave Tablet
Phenytoin
  • Epsolin 100 Tablet
  • Epsolin ER 300 Tablet
  • Eptoin 300 ER Tablet
  • Epsolin 300 Tablet

Moderate

Caffeine
  • Crocin Cold & Flu Max Tablet
  • Sumo Cold Tablet
  • Imol Plus Tablet
  • Saridon Tablet
Alprazolam
  • Alprax Z 0.25/3 Tablet
  • Stresnil 0.5 Tablet
  • Alprax 0.5 Tablet
  • Alprax 0.25 Tablet SR
Amitriptyline
  • Maxgalip AT Tablet
  • Neugatrip Tablet
  • Amitone 10 Tablet
  • Amitone 25 Tablet
Midazolam
  • Midacip Nasal Spray
  • Midacip 1.25 Nasal Spray
  • Mezolam Syrup
  • Midaspray 0.5 Nasal Spray

Mild

Paracetamol
  • Hifenac D Tablet
  • Ultracet Semi Tablet
  • Zerodol P Tablet
  • Nucoxia P Tablet
Isoniazid
  • Akurit 4 Tablet
  • Solonex DT Tablet
  • Forecox Tablet
  • Solonex Tablet

Lifexone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lifexone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

  • Alcoholism
  • Jaundice
  • Diabetes
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Heart Disease
  • Psychosis
  • Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Lifexone

  • Is this Lifexone habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Lifexone has not been reported.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Lifexone you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Lifexone only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Lifexone is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Lifexone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Lifexone


    You can take Lifexone with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Lifexone


    Taking Lifexone with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

    Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Lifexone

Question over 3 years ago

How to take Lifexone?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Lifexone comes in form of tablet and it should be taken by mouth once daily or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with diabetes, epilepsy, respiratory disorders, cerebral damage, hypothyroidism, and in people with impaired liver or kidney function. Do not drive any vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine as it can cause drowsiness or sedation. Also avoid sauces, vinegars, all foods, beverages and medicines such as cough syrup containing alcohol while taking disulfiram to experience best results with minimal side effects. 
 

Question almost 3 years ago

Does Lifexone cause diarrhoea?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

No, Lifexone does not cause diarrhoea in patients who are taking it. However, if you are experiencing diarrhoea after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately without any further delay.

Question about 3 years ago

Is Lifexone safe to use?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lifexone is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, some known side effects are observed at the therapeutic dose level such as drowsiness, tiredness, skin rash, and acne. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.

Question about 3 years ago

Does Lifexone cause weight gain?

Dr. Anjum Mujawar MBBS , Diabetology

No, Lifexone does not cause weight gain in patients who are taking it. However, if you are experiencing any unusual weight gain after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately without any further delay.

Question over 3 years ago

Can I take Lifexone without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Keshu Lal Damor MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Take Lifexone as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
3 Years of Experience


References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 394

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Antabuse® (disulfiram)

  • 134 people have bought this recently
  • ₹24.0
  • 10 Tablet in 1 Strip
  • Out of Stock
  • In stock alternatives of Lifexone
    (based on Disulfiram (250 mg))
  • Deadict 500 Tablet ₹170.43
  • Disulfiram 250 Tablet ₹26.5
  • Dizone 250 Tablet ₹29.05 ₹30.58 5.0%
  • Esperal Tablet ₹34.35
  • Firam Tablet ₹14.6
₹24.0
10 Tablet in 1 Strip

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