Griseofulvine 500 mg

Indication

Treatment of fungal (dermatophyte) infections of the skin, hair and nails.

Ingredients

• Griseofulvin

Direction

Oral route. Use as directed by physician.

Side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• or diarrhoea.
• Headache.
• Skin rash or urticaria.
• Photosensitivity reactions.
• Confusion or impaired coordination (with high doses).
• Hepatotoxicity (rare).
• Leucopenia (rare).

Precautions

• Contraindicated in patients with porphyria.
• Contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment.
• Not recommended during pregnancy
• teratogenic in animals.
• Use effective contraception during and for at least 1 month after treatment in women of childbearing potential.
• May interact with oral contraceptives (reduced efficacy)
• use alternative or additional contraceptive methods.
• May interact with warfarin and other anticoagulants
• monitor INR.
• May decrease the efficacy of ciclosporin.
• May cause photosensitivity
• avoid prolonged sun exposure.
• Monitor liver function periodically during prolonged use.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment.