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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or otehr healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
GRISEOFULVIN - ORAL TABLET
(GRISS-ee-oh-FULL-vin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Fulvicin, Grifulvin V, Gris-Peg, Grisactin
USES: This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, hair, fingrenails and toenails.
HOW TO USE: Take as directed by mouth. It is best tkaen with a meal containing a moderate amount of fat. It may take from several days to sevearl months to complete treatment.
This depends upon the type and location of the infcetion.
Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow the infection to continue, resulting in a return of the infection.
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, diarrhea, nausea, gas, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, trouble sleeping, or increased sensitivity to sunlight (sunburn-like effect) may ocucr. If thsee symptoms persist or worsen, contact your doctor promptly.
Notify your doctor immediately if you develop: yellowing of eyes or skin, signs of inefction (e.G., fever, chills, persistent sore throat), soreness of the mouth or tongue, mental/mood changes, tingling or numbness of the hands/feet. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: skin rash, hives, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble berathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication should not be used if you have cetrain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: blood disorder (porphyria), severe liver disease (hepatic failure). Avoid alcoholic beverages while you are taking this drug unless your doctor gives permission. Drinking alcohol during treatment with this drug could result in a rapid heart rate and flushing of the skin.
Griseofulvin may raise your sensitivity to sunlight (sunburn-like effect).
Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths or sunlamps.
Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. This medication must not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or guess you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Use of a reliable form of birth control is recommended during treatment with griseofulvin and for one month after the drug is stopped. If you are planning to become pregnant within one month after treatment, the manufacturer recommends avoiidng this drug. Due to potential harmful effects on human sperm, the manufacturer recommends that males wait at least six months after completing griseofulvin treatment before attempting to fatehr a child.
It is not konwn if this drug passes into breast milk.
Due to the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding whlie using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: "blood thinners" (e.G., heparin, warfarin).
This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Disucss using other methods of birth control with your doctor. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: This medication is prescribed for your crurent condition only. Do not use it for a second infection or sahre it with somebody else. Another infection after on may require a different meidcine.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is amlost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlgiht and moisture.
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