General English name: Griseofulvin
Brand: Fulsovin
Application: fungal infection
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griseofulvin drug information
Medication Information: Griseofulvin is used to treat fungal infections. It is mainly prescribed for fungal infections of the scalp or scalp (called fungal scalp). It can also be used to treat some fungal infections of the nails, especially if other medicines are not suitable for treating fungal infections of the nails.
Contraindications to the use of your griseofulvin
Note the expiration date of the griseofulvin drug and do not take it if the expiration date on your medicine has expired.
Never give griseofulvin to anyone else, even if you have the same symptoms.
Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Check for griseofulvin drug interactions and be sure to tell your doctor what other medications you are taking.
Drug interaction of griseofulvin
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Tips to consider before taking griseofulvin
Some medications can not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed. Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking griseofulvin:
- If you are pregnant or planning to have a baby, and if you are breast-feeding.
- If you have any liver problems.
- If you have a rare inherited blood disease called porphyria.
- If you have systemic lupus erythematosus (an inflammatory disease also called lupus or SLE).
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor’s prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you are allergic to any medicine.
Possible side griseofulvin
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away shortly after taking griseofulvin. In case of persistent side effects, the doctor should be informed:
Feeling sick, headache, diarrhea, feeling drowsy and lethargic
Talk to your doctor if you have any symptoms that you think may be due to griseofulvin.
How to store griseofulvin
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.