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Product trade name: Grisofulvin
Pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs, medications or other health care products: Grisofulvin available forms, composition, doses: Grisofulvin destination | category: Indications and usages, anatomical therapeutic chemical and diseases classification codes: Pharmaceutical companies, researchers, developers, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers: Online pharmacy, drugstores, pharma, health and beauty shops selling this or related pharmaceutical products: There is an additional general information about this medication active ingredient griseofulvin: Grisofulvin information Grisofulvin is a drug which helps your organism fight against fungal problems. This product acts against fungal invasions just like a normal antibiotic would do against a bacterial infection. Grisofulvin indications Grisofulvin is for external use; it helps one get rid of fungal invasions of your skin, nails and hair. These infections may lead to the following disorders: athlete's foot jock itch barber's itch You can also use Grisofulvin to treat other infections that haven't been mentioned here. Grisofulvin warnings You might not want to use Grisofulvin if you suffer from at least one of the following conditions: porphyria If you are allergic to the medication: liver disease If you do suffer from one of these conditions you should first consult with your doctor before starting a treatment with Grisofulvin, as it is necessary that your physician adjust your dosage or at least monitor your condition during the treatment. Grisofulvin is a Category C of the FDA pregnancy, therefore it is not known fore sure if taking this drug will harm your unborn child. If you are or might be pregnant during treatment you should not take the medicine without your physician's permission. It is also not known whether Grisofulvin can pass into breast milk. You should first ask for your doctor's consent before taking the drug in case you are nursing a baby. Grisofulvin could affect your sperm count and even your sperm production. Before starting a this medication treatment you should ask for your doctor's opinion. Grisofulvin intake guidelines You must use Grisofulvin exactly how your physician described it to you. If you have any further questions about the treatment, you should discuss them with your doctor, a nurse or even a pharmacist. Each dose you take of this medicine must be accompanied by with a glass of water. You may take Grisofulvin without eating first but the maximum effect is ensured if you combine the medicine with food. During the treatment you must take Grisofulvin regularly. You shouldn't abandon treatment without first consulting with your doctor even if your symptoms have alleviated. You should make sure that you take the right dose of this drug. The product must be stored away from heat and moisture. Grisofulvin dosage The proper Grisofulvin dosage should be prescribed by your doctor because the needed dosage may vary from one person to another due to a great variety of factors (age, the severity of one's condition, etc.). You should not alter the dosage of this product that your physician has given you because this may alter the drug's effects and it also might lead to accidental overdose. Grisofulvin overdose Overdose of Grisofulvin may include the following symptoms: vomiting nausea diarrhea headache confusion numbness and tingling If you happen to experience these symptoms you should seek medical attention immediately or get in touch with "poison control". You should also inform your doctor of this event. Grisofulvin missed dose You should not miss any of the prescribed doses of Grisofulvin. If you happen to miss one take the drug as soon as possible. Afterwards it is recommended that you should take the rest of the doses in equal time intervals until you can go back to your initial dosing programme. Grisofulvin side effects Treatment with Grisofulvin may result in the following unpleasant allergic reactions and side effects: closing of your throat difficulty in breathing hives the swelling of your lips, face or tongue If you have at least one of these symptoms, stop the medication treatment and inform your physician. Grisofulvin may also lead to some other less dangerous side effects which occur more often: white patches throughout your mouth nausea, diarrhea, vomiting headache, tiredness and dizziness confusion insomnia numbness or tingling of your feet or hands period irregularities If you have some of these symptoms, you can continue using the medicine but you should immediately inform your doctor. Of course, there are some other side effects which can affect you while taking Grisofulvin. If you happen to experience anything unusual that might be caused by your the drug you should immediately inform your doctor. Grisofulvin drug reactions Grisofulvin can interact with the following drugs: birth control pills oral anticoagulants salicylates barbiturates cyclosporine This medication can interact with other drugs too, that is why it is best that your doctor should know if you are taking any other medications during your Grisofulvin treatment.
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