FDA label
What is disulfiram used for?
The FDA-approved uses of disulfiram, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Disulfiram is an aid in the management of selected chronic alcohol patients who want to remain in a state of enforced sobriety so that supportive and psychotherapeutic treatment may be applied to best advantage.”
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Disulfiram, tablet
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Alvogen Inc. (ANDA091681). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Disulfiram is an aid in the management of selected chronic alcohol patients who want to remain in a state of enforced sobriety so that supportive and psychotherapeutic treatment may be applied to best advantage.
Disulfiram is not a cure for alcoholism. When used alone, without proper motivation and supportive therapy, it is unlikely that it will have any substantive effect on the drinking pattern of the chronic alcoholic.
Source: DailyMed label, set id b90f8ff4-4fb3-46ab-8149-cb55f24a4044, version 16, effective January 29, 2026. NDC 47781-607, one of 7 listings for this product.
Questions
What is disulfiram used for?
The FDA label says: “Disulfiram is an aid in the management of selected chronic alcohol patients who want to remain in a state of enforced sobriety so that supportive and psychotherapeutic treatment may be applied to best advantage.”
What drug class is disulfiram?
FDA lists disulfiram in the Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Inhibitor established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.