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Griseofulvin FP
Bristol Pharma Ltd.
Generic: Griseofulvin
Safety Advices
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UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Griseofulvin FP.
UNSAFE
Griseofulvin FP is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Griseofulvin FP is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Griseofulvin FP may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Griseofulvin FP is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Griseofulvin FP may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
CAUTION
Griseofulvin FP should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Griseofulvin FP may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Griseofulvin FP is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. Regular monitoring of liver function test may be advised while the patient is taking this medicine.
Medicine Overview of Griseofulvin FP 500mg Tablet
Introduction
Griseofulvin FP is an antifungal medication. It is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, nails, scalp, or hair. This medicine is usually used when other medicines failed to clear up the infection or are not appropriate. It kills the fungus and prevents it from growing on your skin. Griseofulvin FP should be taken with food. This will help your body to absorb the medicine. Take it regularly and at the same time each day. Follow the doctor's instructions carefully to get the most benefit. You should not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor. Some common side...
... Show moreUses of Griseofulvin FP
- Fungal infections
Side effects of Griseofulvin FP
Common
- Headache
- Skin rash
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
How to use Griseofulvin FP
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. Griseofulvin FP is to be taken with food.
How Griseofulvin FP works
Griseofulvin FP is an antifungal medication. It stops the growth of fungi by preventing fungal cell division.
Quick Tips
- Griseofulvin FP is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, nails, scalp or hair, when other medicines have failed to clear up the infection or are not appropriate.
- Take it with food to help your body absorb the medicine.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Griseofulvin FP may cause dizziness.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Griseofulvin FP as it may cause excessive drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and headaches.
- It can make you more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors.
- It can make birth control pills less effective. Use an additional method of contraception while taking Griseofulvin FP.
- Do not take Griseofulvin FP if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Brief Description
Indication
Dermatophytosis
Administration
Should be taken with food. Take immediately after meals.
Adult Dose
Oral
Dermatophytosis
Adult: 0.5-1 g daily in single or divided doses.
Treatment duration: 2-8 wk (hair and skin infections); up to 6 mth (fingernail infections); >12 mth (toenail infections).
Child Dose
Oral
Dermatophytosis
Child: PO 20–25 mg/kg q24h
Contraindication
Severe liver disease; porphyria; monilial infection; SLE; pregnancy.
Mode of Action
Griseofulvin is a fungistatic antibiotic that inhibits fungal cell division at metaphase and binds to human keratin making it resistant to fungal infections. It has activity against common dermatophytes including epidermophyton, Microsporum, or Trichophyton spp.
Precaution
Lactation; may impair ability to drive or operate machinery; avoid exposure to intense sunlight or artificial light. Regular monitoring of the renal, hepatic and blood tests should be done.
Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; avoid use because of potential tumorigenicity
Side Effect
Oral thrush; GI distress, taste perversion; dizziness, confusion, headache, depression, insomnia, fatigue; peripheral neuritis, photosensitivity; skin rashes, urticaria, erythema multiforme; leucopenia, proteinuria.
Potentially Fatal: Hepatotoxicity; angioedema.
Interaction
Antagonises oral anticoagulants and oral contraceptives. Decreased GI absorption with phenobarbital. Reduced plasma concentrations with enzyme inducers e.g. phenylbutazone and hypnotics.
Potentially Fatal: Enhances effects of alcohol and causes disulfiram-like reaction.
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