Antabuse
Disulfiram tablets for alcohol dependence. Even small amounts of alcohol in food or medicine can trigger a severe reaction.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250mg | 90 tablets | $38.00 | $0.42 |
| 250mg | 120 tablets | $47.00 | $0.39 |
| 250mg | 180 tablets | $67.00 | $0.37 |
| 250mg | 270 tablets | $95.00 | $0.35 |
| 250mg | 360 tablets | $123.00 | $0.34 |
| 500mg | 60 tablets | $47.00 | $0.78 |
| 500mg | 90 tablets | $62.00 | $0.69 |
| 500mg | 120 tablets | $76.00 | $0.63 |
| 500mg | 180 tablets | $105.00 | $0.58 |
| 500mg | 270 tablets | $149.00 | $0.55 |
| 500mg | 360 tablets | $195.00 | $0.54 |
- Category
- Addiction Recovery
- Active ingredient
- Disulfiram
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg · 500mg
Antabuse is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Antabuse on your behalf.
- Condition
- Alcohol Dependence
- Alternative names
- disulfiram
- Therapeutic class
- Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Alcohol Deterrent
- Contraindications
- recent alcohol ingestion; severe myocardial disease; psychosis
- Minor side effects
- metallic taste; headache; drowsiness
- Moderate side effects
- fatigue; impotence; rash
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Odyssey Pharmaceuticals
- Onset time
- 12 hours
- Duration
- 1–2 weeks
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; Metronidazole; Phenytoin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; disulfiram-alcohol reaction, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Disulfiram tablets for alcohol dependence. Even small amounts of alcohol in food or medicine can trigger a severe reaction.
Mechanism of action
Blocks the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase, causing toxic accumulation of acetaldehyde if alcohol is consumed, inducing severe discomfort.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid in pregnancy unless benefits outweigh potential fetal risks. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
FAQ
Is the Antabuse on Direct Meds a generic?
Yes, you receive a generic. Antabuse is the original brand, made by Odyssey Pharmaceuticals, and Direct Meds uses the name to identify the medicine; the generic has the same active ingredient (disulfiram) at the strength you choose. The generic brand and manufacturer depend on available stock.
How is Antabuse priced?
Antabuse comes in 250mg and 500mg strengths, in packs of 60 to 360 tablets, and the price of every option is shown above. Prices are set in US dollars and converted. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →What is Antabuse used for?
Antabuse contains disulfiram, used for alcohol dependence.
When does Antabuse start working?
Disulfiram usually starts to work within 12 hours. This varies from person to person.
What side effects can Antabuse cause?
The common side effects of disulfiram are metallic taste, headache and drowsiness. Less common ones include fatigue, impotence and rash. Serious but less common side effects include severe liver damage (hepatotoxicity) and disulfiram-alcohol reaction, which need urgent medical attention.
Does Antabuse interact with alcohol?
Alcohol can interact with disulfiram, so check with a doctor or pharmacist before you drink while taking Antabuse.
What does Antabuse interact with?
Disulfiram can interact with metronidazole and phenytoin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start taking Antabuse.
Can I buy Antabuse over the counter in South Africa?
Online, yes: Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order Antabuse. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Antabuse to South Africa?
Yes. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Antabuse names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Disulfiram at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.