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| Pronunciation |
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 (gri
see oh FUL
vin) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Fulvicin® P/G; Fulvicin-U/F®;
Grifulvin® V; Grisactin®; Gris-PEG® |
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| Foreign Brand
Names |
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| Fulvina® P/G (Mexico); Grisovin-FP
(Canada); Grisovin-FP (Mexico) |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Antifungal Agent, Oral |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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- If you have an allergy to griseofulvin or any other part of the
medicine.
- If you have severe liver disease or
porphyria.
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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- This medicine is used to treat certain kinds of fungus (yeast). The
yeast has infected the hair, nails, or skin.
- It may take time to see the
benefits.
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| How does it work? |
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- Griseofulvin prevent the fungus (yeast) from multiplying. It makes
healthy hair, nails, or skin stronger against
yeast.
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| How is it best taken? |
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- Take with a high fat meal or whole milk. This increases the amount
that gets into the system.
- A liquid (suspension) is available if you cannot swallow pills. Those
who have feeding tubes can also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before
and after medicine is given. Shake well
first.
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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- Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
- If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to
your regular schedule.
- Do not take a double dose or extra
doses.
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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- Avoid alcohol intake (includes wine, beer, and liquor). Alcohol does
not mix well with this medicine.
- You can get sunburned more easily. Avoid lots of sun. Use sunscreen;
wear protective clothing and eyewear.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are on warfarin or cyclosporine. Dose
changes might be needed.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine
especially penicillins. This medicine is related to penicillin. Make sure to
tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about
rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face,
lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
- Do not use in pregnancy and do not get pregnant. Use birth control
that you can trust while taking this medicine.
- Birth control pills may not work. Use another form of birth control
while taking this medicine.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding.
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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- Skin rashes or wheals that itch.
- Headache. Mild pain medicine may
help.
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| What should I monitor? |
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- Follow up with healthcare
provider.
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Fever, sore throat, or any skin
rash.
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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- Store in a tight, light-resistant container at room
temperature.
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| General statements |
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- Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements,
vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider
(doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs,
vitamins).
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