This medication is used for treating fungal infections in the skin, hair, and nails. While using ointments or other medication to treat the infection, but still does not clear the infection. This medication is used to kill the fungal infection from the root and also helps to prevent it from growing in the skin. When you take this medicine, it will discover the infection from the root and help to kill it without causing any damage to the body.
Properties in Griseofulvin 500mg
- Maize
- Starch
- Gelatin
- Methyl Hydroxybenzoate
- Prpyl Hydroxybenzoate
- Purified Talc
- Magnesium Stearate
- Purifies Water
Benefits of Griseofulvin
- Treating fungal infection
- Useful for skin, scalp, hair, and nails
Treatment
- Four weeks for hair and skin.
- For fingers, nails, and toes, it takes six to twelve months to heal from infection
- Medication is continued even after 2 weeks because it will make sure that the infection will not recur.
Side Effects of Griseofulvin 500mg
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Rare skin rashes
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Confusion
Drug Interaction
- Phenobaritone
- Contraceptives
- Coumarinanticoagulants
- Cyclosporine
- Norethisterone
- Estradiol
If you are taking medication daily, you should consult your health care to shift your dosage timings so it will not interact with other medicines.
Interaction with food
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication
- Alcohol slows down the process of healing.
Pregnancy
- It is unsafe during pregnancy, so you should avoid this medicine.
- Not safe for the unborn baby.
Storage
Always store at room temperature
Precautions
- Don’t Drive
- It may cause liver disease.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Griseofulvin Tablets used for?
Ans- It used to kill the bacteria from the root, while using other medication, infection may come back, but using this medication, fungal bacteria will kill from the root.
2. Can I stop using Griseofulvin Tablet after my infection goes away?
Ans- No, you should take at least 2 weeks if there is no infection, because it takes time to cure from the inside.
3. While taking Griseofulvin Tablets, are there any side effects?
Ans- Some side effects may include:
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
4. I am a driver, is it fine to take while driving?
Ans- Don’t take this medication while driving because it can cause confusion and dizziness.
5. I am alcoholic. Can I take this medication?
Ans- While on medication, you should avoid drinking any alcohol, item it may slow the process of healing.
