Grisofung 500mg Tablet

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Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:09 AM (IST)

Grisofung 500mg Tablet is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, nails, scalp, or hair. This medicine is usually used when other medicines have failed to clear up the infection or are not appropriate. It kills the fungi and prevents them from growing on your skin.

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General Information

Contains

Griseofulvin (500mg)

Marketer

Amwill Healthcare

Storage

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Product introduction

Grisofung 500mg Tablet 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 effects of this medicine include headache, skin rash, nausea, and diarrhea. If they do not go away or worsen, you should contact your doctor. Some people may also experience dizziness, you should not drive or operate heavy machines if this happens.

Before using Grisofung 500mg Tablet, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your heart or liver. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other medicines you are taking. So let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not use this medicine as it can cause harm to the baby. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine.

Uses of Grisofung Tablet

Fungal infections

Benefits of Grisofung Tablet

Fungal infections
Grisofung 500mg Tablet works by killing and stopping the growth of fungus that is causing the infection. It helps treat infections of the skin, nails, hair, or scalp. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Grisofung Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Grisofung

Headache
Skin rash
Nausea
Diarrhea
Dizziness

How to use Grisofung Tablet

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. Grisofung 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Grisofung Tablet works

Grisofung 500mg Tablet is an antifungal medication. It stops the growth of fungi by preventing fungal cell division.

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Quick tips

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 come back and harder to treat.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Grisofung 500mg Tablet may cause dizziness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Grisofung 500mg Tablet 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 Grisofung 500mg Tablet.
Do not take Grisofung 500mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Grisofung 500mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Grisofung 500mg Tablet 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Grisofung 500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Grisofung 500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Grisofung 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Grisofung 500mg Tablet 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.

Liver

CAUTION

Grisofung 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Grisofung 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Grisofung 500mg Tablet 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.

Frequently asked questions

What if I forget to take a dose of Grisofung 500mg Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Grisofung 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose at the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Is Grisofung 500mg Tablet effective?

Grisofung 500mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Grisofung 500mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Is Grisofung 500mg Tablet a steroid?

No, Grisofung 500mg Tablet is not a steroid. It is a medicine that is used to kill a wide variety of infection-causing fungus. It is applied on the affected skin or nails to treat fungal infections of the skin and nails.

Can Grisofung 500mg Tablet cause any local reaction or rashes?

Yes, the use of Grisofung 500mg Tablet may cause allergic reactions, but the probability is unknown. Such allergic reaction is not very common and is likely to occur in only susceptible or sensitive individuals. Immediately contact your doctor if you experience such reactions.

Is Grisofung 500mg Tablet safe?

Grisofung 500mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzofurans derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Antifungal Others

Related lab tests

Culture Fungus

References

Bennett JE. Antifungal Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1585-86.
Sheppard D, Lampiris HW. Antifungal Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 842.
Robertson DB, Maibach HI. Dermatologic Pharmacology. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 1052-53.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 642-43.
Medscape. Grisofulvin. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

Medicine for fungal infections.

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Dermatology

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Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pls tell me which part of body have fungal infections

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Marketer details

Name: Amwill Healthcare
Address: No.157, 1st Floor, 2nd Main Road, 3rd Cross, Chamrajpet, Bangalore, Karnataka 560018 – India

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Grisofung 500mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Grisofung 500mg Tablet

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Grisofung Tablet

Benefits of Grisofung Tablet

Side effects of Grisofung Tablet

How to use Grisofung Tablet

How Grisofung Tablet works

All substitutes for Grisofung 500mg Tablet

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What if I forget to take a dose of Grisofung 500mg Tablet?

Is Grisofung 500mg Tablet effective?

Is Grisofung 500mg Tablet a steroid?

Can Grisofung 500mg Tablet cause any local reaction or rashes?

Is Grisofung 500mg Tablet safe?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Culture Fungus

References

Patient concerns

Medicine for fungal infections.

I am regularly using the cream cosmelite But now due to a fungal infection i have to use a antifungal cream fungicros So So i want to know whether i can apply the cream cosmelite after fungicros

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