GRISOVIN FP 250mg Tablet 10’s

ABOUT THE DRUG:

The active ingredient of the drug is Griseofulvin. It is mainly used to treat infection caused by fungus.

USES OF THE DRUG:

Griseofulvin is basically an anti fungal drug that is used to treat infections such as athlete?s foot, ringworm, jock itch, fungal infections of the fingernails, scalp or toenails and so on. The medicine may be used for other purposes also that are not mentioned above.

WORKING OF THE DRUG:

The medicine works by making the skin more resistant to fungal growth.

MANUFACTURER:

The manufacturer of Grisovin FP  250mg is Intas Pharmaceuticals, India. You can purchase Grisovin FP 250mg online also.

DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTHS:

This drug is available in the tablet form in the following strength

Grisovin FP 250mg

DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG IF YOU:

Are allergic to the main ingredient of the drug or to any other ingredients.
Are pregnant, planning to be pregnant or breast feeding your baby.

TELL YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU:

Are suffering from lupus, liver disease or to any other disease.
Are allergic to any medicine
Are taking any other medicine

HOW MUCH TO TAKE THE DRUG?

The drug is to be taken in the quantity prescribed by your doctor. The dose will be fixed after taking into consideration several factors such as age, weight, severity of condition, drug interaction, and response to treatment and so on.

HOW TO TAKE THE DRUG?

Follow doctor?s advice strictly on how to take the drug and avoid making any alterations unless advised by your doctor. Take the medicine only for the prescribed period of time and never exceed it. The medicine is to be taken by mouth with a glass of water. It should be taken as a whole and do not chew or crush the medicine.

FOR HOW LONG TO TAKE IT?

The medicine is to be taken for the entire prescribed period of time and should not be stopped in between as it may lead to adverse effect in the body.

OVERDOSE:

Overdose of the medicine should be avoided as much as possible as it may lead to several side effects. In case of overdose of the medicine you must get in touch with your doctor as soon as you can.

MISS DOSE:

In case of missed dose you must take the medicine as soon as you remember provided there is sufficient gap between two doses. Never double dose to compensate for the missed dose. Taking the medicine at the same time each day will result in remembering to take the medicine each day..

SIDE EFFECTS OF GRISOVIN FP 250MG:

Some of the common side effects of the medicine include:

Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Nausea
Dizziness
Headache
Fatigue
Confusion
Sleep disturbance
Liver problems
Loss of co-ordination
Disorder of the peripheral nerves that causes numbness and weakness
Decreased number of white blood cells in the blood,
Rash

In case of the above side effects you must be in touch with your doctor as soon as you can so that the side effects do not turn serious. These are not the only side effects that may happen. There are other side effects as well.

COMMON DRUG INTERACTIONS:

There are several medicines that may interact and increase or decrease the working of the medicine. Some medicines that may interact are blood thinner like warfarin, birth control pills and so on.
These are not the only medicines that may interact.

There may be other medicines as well. It is best to tell your doctor about the current medicines that you are taking so as to avoid any drug interaction.

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

Do not share the medicine with anyone even if the person is suffering from the same symptoms.
Use the medicine only for the purpose specified and not for any other purpose.

Store the medicine in a cool and dry pace away from heat, light and moisture.
It should also be kept away from the reach of children and pets.

Avoid too much exposure to sun as the skin becomes prone to sunburn when you are taking the medicine.

It is best to apply a good quality sun screen and also wear covered clothes when going out in the sun in order to avoid sun burn.

Avoid alcohol when taking the medicine as it may increase the chance of several side effects.
The medicine must be taken for the entire prescribed period even after the infection has disappeared completely.

However, if the full course is not taken, the infection may still be there in the body and hence worsen your condition and cause an infection which is drug resistant.

USES OF GRISOVIN-FP TABLET

• Fungal infections

BENEFITS OF GRISOVIN-FP TABLET

In Fungal infections

Grisovin FP 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 GRISOVIN-FP 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 Grisovin FP

• Headache
• Skin rash
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness

HOW TO USE GRISOVIN-FP 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. Grisovin FP Tablet is to be taken with food.

HOW GRISOVIN-FP TABLET WORKS

Grisovin FP Tablet is an antifungal medication. It stops the growth of fungi by preventing fungal cell division.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Grisovin FP Tablet.

Pregnancy

Grisovin FP 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

Grisovin FP 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

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

Kidney

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

Grisovin FP Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Grisovin FP Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Use of Grisovin FP 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.