What is Griseofulvin?
Griseofulvin oral tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Gris-PEG brand name drug. It's available as a generic drug. Generic medications typically cost less than a version of the brand name. In certain cases, they may not be available as a brand-name drug in all strengths or forms.
- Griseofulvin comes as an oral suspension of liquid as well.
- Griseofulvin oral tablet is available as both; generic and brand-name drugs.
- Brand name: -Gris-PEG.
- Griseofulvin also comes in liquid suspension you can take it by mouth.
Uses
The oral tablet of Griseofulvin is used to treat fungal infections that can affect various parts of your body. Your hair, nails, and skin contain these.
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How does it work?
Griseofulvin is in a class of medicines called antifungal agents. A community of medicines that function in a similar way is a class of drugs. For the treatment of related conditions, these medicines are also used.
This medicine works by binding to a portion of the fungus in your body that triggers the infection. This avoids the multiplication of the fungus. This medicine also stops the spread of the fungus to new cells. Such practices cause the infection to die off.
Griseofulvin Side Effects
The oral tablet of Griseofulvin does not induce drowsiness. It can cause you other side effects, however. more widespread side effects
More frequent side effects of griseofulvin may include the following:
- Rash
- Numbness or tingling
- Infections of yeast in your mouth
- Pain in the stomach
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Diarrhea
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Heartburning
- Nausea and sickness
- Vomiting
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Dizziness, vertigo
- Headaches
- Sleeping Trouble
- Uncertainty
They can go away within a few days or a couple of weeks if these effects are mild.
Significant adverse reactions
If you experience serious adverse effects, contact your doctor immediately. If your symptoms appear to be life-threatening, or you suspect a medical emergency. The following may include significant adverse effects and symptoms:
Extreme allergic reaction to the eyes. Symptoms might include:
- Swelling of your tongue or face
- The Hives
- Blisters or peeling skin
- With fever
Damages to the liver. Symptoms might include:
- Easier than usual bruising than normal bruising
- Tiredness
- Skin Yellowing or the whitening of your eyes
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Stomach pain
- Weakness
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Loss of appetite
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Important Information
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Severe skin reactions Warning: Skin reactions may be caused by this drug. This can be life-threatening and serious. Hives, fever, swelling of the tongue and ears, and peeling or blistering of the skin may be symptoms. Stop taking the medication and call your doctor right away if you have signs of a skin reaction.
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Liver damage warning: Severe liver damage can be caused by this drug. This effect is more likely if you use the medication for long periods of time or at high doses. Symptoms may include easily occurring bruising, exhaustion, weakness, pain in the stomach, loss of appetite, and yellowing of the skin or the whites of your eyes.
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Pregnancy warning: During pregnancy, you should not take this drug. In females who took this drug during pregnancy, there have been two cases of conjoined twins. During treatment with this medicine, women can use reliable birth control. During therapy and for 6 months after leaving treatment, men should use birth control.
Interactions
Griseofulvin can interact with other medicines. The oral tablet of Griseofulvin can interact with other medicines, vitamins, or herbs that you might take. Your doctor can manage all of your drugs carefully to help prevent interactions. Be sure to inform the doctor if you are taking any medications or supplements. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist to find out how the Griseofulvin oral tablet can interact with anything else you're taking.
Interactions that can make it less effective for your drugs:
These other drugs may not work as well when used with Griseofulvin. This is because it could be possible to decrease the amount of these medications in your body. Examples of these medications include:
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Warfarin: While you are taking Griseofulvin, your doctor may increase your dosage of Warfarin.
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Pills for birth control: You may need to use a second form of birth control that works better. During your treatment with this medication, you should not get pregnant.
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Cyclosporine: While you are taking Griseofulvin, your doctor may increase your Cyclosporine dose.
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Aspirin and magnesium salicylate:Salicylates such as these can interact with Griseofulvin.
Interactions that can make Griseofulvin less effective:
Griseofulvin might not function as well in treating your condition when taken with some medicines. This is because the amount of Griseofulvin may be reduced in your body. Examples of these medications include:
Barbiturates such as phenobarbital and butabarbital: Your doctor may need to increase the dose of Griseofulvin.
Warnings from Griseofulvin
The oral tablet Griseofulvin comes with many warnings.
Warning of Allergies
A serious allergic reaction can be caused by Griseofulvin. Symptoms might include:
- Breathing problems
- Swelling of your tongue or throat
Call your doctor or your nearest poison control center right away if you have an allergic reaction. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if your symptoms are serious.
If you've already had an allergic reaction to it, don't try this drug again. It could be fatal to take it again (cause death).
Interaction with Alcohol
You may be more susceptible to the effects of alcohol with this treatment. When you're taking this medicine, you cannot drink alcohol. Talk to your doctor if you drink alcohol.
Warnings for Persons with Certain Health Problems
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For people with porphyria (an inherited blood disease): This medication should not be used. It can exacerbate the condition.
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For people with liver problems: This treatment will make the condition worse. You should not take this drug if you have liver disease. You are at increased risk of liver complications from this drug if you are taking other medications that can cause liver problems. Ask your doctor if this prescription is safe for you.
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For people with lupus: The condition can get worse with this medication. Ask your doctor if this prescription is safe for you.
Warnings for Other Groups
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For pregnant women: Griseofulvin is a pregnancy medicine in group X. During pregnancy, type X medications can never be used. No type of Griseofulvin should be used by women who are pregnant.
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For women who are breastfeeding: Griseofulvin can pass into breast milk and cause side effects in a breastfeeding child. If you're breastfeeding, speak to your doctor. You will need to decide whether to stop breastfeeding or stop taking this drug.
For children: This medication has not been shown to be safe and reliable in children 2 years of age and younger. Moreover, safety at dosages greater than 10 mg/kg daily has not been identified in children older than 2 years of age.
Dosage
Missed Dose
If you unexpectedly stop taking the medication or do not take it at all, the infection will keep rising. It can also spread. If you miss a dose or do not take your medicine on time, your medicine will not work as well or may stop working altogether. A certain amount has to be in the bloodstream at all times for this drug to function properly.
What to do if you miss a dose: As soon as you know, take the dose. Only a few hours before your next scheduled dose, if you recall, take just one dose.
Overdose
You may have unsafe amounts of the medication in your body if you take too much. Your risk of side effects can be increased by this. Such side effects may become serious.
