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Grisactin

Grisactin



USES: This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, hair, fingernails and toenails.


 
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Grisactin

Uses
This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, hair, fingernails and toenails.
Notes
  • This medication is prescribed for your current condition only.
  • Do not use it for another infection or share it with someone else.
  • Another infection later on may require a different medicine.

Storage
  • Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.


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How To Use
  • HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: Take as directed by your doctor.
  • It is best taken with a fatty meal.
  • It may take from several days to several months to complete treatment.
  • This depends upon the type and location of the infection.
  • Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
  • Stopping the medication too early may allow the infection to continue, resulting in a return of the infection.
  • Shake the liquid form well.

Side Effects
  • You may experience a headache when first taking griseofulvin.
  • It should disappear during treatment.
  • You may also notice diarrhea, nausea, gas, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness or insomnia as your body adjusts to the medication.
  • If these symptoms persist or get worse, contact your doctor.
  • Notify your doctor if you experience skin rash, hives, itching, increased sensitivity to sunlight, yellow eyes or skin, fever, soreness of the mouth, tongue or throat.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Avoid alcoholic beverages while you are taking this drug unless your doctor gives permission.
  • Drinking alcohol during treatment with this drug could result in a rapid heart rate and flushing of the skin.
  • This medication should be used cautiously during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
  • It is not known if this medication appears in breast milk.
  • Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.
  • Griseofulvin may increase your sensitivity to sunlight.
  • Wear protective clothing and an appropriate sunscreen.
  • Avoid sunlamps.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of "blood thinners".
  • This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills.
  • Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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