We all are very well aware of the fact that, human life often gets affected because of fungal infections. Many fungal infections are caused to the human life such as infections of finger nails, toe nails, hair, skin etc. When we are affected because of such diseases, we seek medical help to get rid of it. Our doctors prescribe us with different medicines according to the severity of the infection. Griseofulvin is such one effective medicine which treats wide variety of fungal infections like athletes foot, jock itch, barbers itch and many more.

Griseofulvin i.e. Fulvicin treats the fungal infections by actually stopping their growth. However, it can treat infections caused only by fungi and not by yeast or bacteria or any other organism. When creams and lotions fail to treat such infections, then the Griseofulvin medication is used to treat fungal infections caused to the nails, hair, skin etc. It also clears all the symptoms like peeling of skin, red or itching of skin, discolored nails, scaly skin etc. caused due to infections. In this way, Griseofulvin medication is one of the trusted solutions to treat fungal infections effectively.

Read the prescription label carefully and follow the directions exactly. Take the Griseofulvin medicine as prescribed by the health care professional and that too in the prescribed amount and do not alter the proportion of the medicine more or less of your own.

In case, you wish to use this medication for your children, please contact the pediatrician first and discuss whether it is safe to use for your children.

Although, Griseofulvin medication is well tolerated, but still few side effects may be seen. If you observe any of the symptoms listed below, please consult your doctor immediately and get treated accordingly.

The side effects may be like upset stomach, fever, diarrhea, sore throat, white patches in the mouth, confusion, flu like symptoms such as, joint pain, headache. Few severe allergic reactions can also be seen such as, vomiting, nausea, swelling in the mouth, face and tongue, acidity, increase in sensitivity to light, difficulty in the breathing, fatigue, itching, rashes, hives, tightness in the chest, trouble in sleeping etc.

If any other side effects are noticed other than listed above, please inform your doctor and get treated accordingly.

Griseofulvin can interact with many other components. So, inform your doctor, if you are allergic to any kind of components or to the formulation of the Griseofulvin medication itself. Also, inform if you are allergic to any other medicine in any other form, it may be anti coagulants, female hormones, barbiturates or any other component etc.

If you are consuming any other medicine along with the Griseofulvin medication, please let your doctor be aware of this fact, so that the doctor can guide whether to continue the particular medicine with Griseofulvin or not.

In case of overdose call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
If the suffering patient has collapsed or is not breathing call local emergency services at 911. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Let your doctor have your complete medical history of what all diseases you were suffering from. Inform your doctor if you ever had or have lupus, porphyria or any kind of liver disease. This is necessary as your doctor can decide, whether using this medicine is safe or not for your medical conditions.

If your symptoms or any side effects do not improve or become worse, show them to your doctor immediately. Do not share the medicine with others and do not use it for other health conditions without consulting your doctor.

If you missed the dose, do not increase your dose to cope up with the missed one. And in case, if you miss the two consecutive doses, consult to your doctor or physician for guidance and continue further. Do not double your doses in any case as it may prove harmful.

Griseofulvin is an anti-fungal medication used to treat wide variety of fungal infections. However, it is effectively used in the treatment of nails, hair, skin etc.

The Fulvicin medicine can also be used to treat other types of fungal infections and for this you need to consult your doctor.

Griseofulvin tablets are stored at room temperature between 59 – 86 degrees F and 15-30 degrees C. Keep the medicine in a light-resistant tight container and away from heat or direct light. Check the expiry date of the tablets without fail.

Keep all the medicines away from women, newborns, children and pets. Moisture or Heat may cause the break down of the medicine. In any case, do not store the medicine in the bathroom. However some manufacturers vary in their storage recommendations and so storage conditions for each product should be clarified with a pharmacist.

Following precautions must be taken during consuming generic Griseofulvin:

1. Let your doctor know about your complete medical history, if you have or have ever had any major diseases lupus, porphyria or any kind of liver disease or any other disease.

2. Tell your doctor that what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking or even any OTC like nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, herbal products etc. that you may be intaking while taking Griseofulvin.

3. Avoid alcohol and smoking during the course.

4. Take the brand of Griseofulvin medication only which is prescribed to you and do not try to change it on your own. This is because each brand contains a different strength of the drug. Try to stick to your prescribed dose and both under-treatment as well as over-treatment should be avoided in this case.

5. If you have to undergo any surgery or major operation, inform your surgeon or doctor, that you are taking this particular medicine.

6. Let your doctor or the physician know about your any kind allergies. They may be any food, medicine or any composition allergy. This information shall help the doctor to give you the best medicine that will suit your body.

7. Do not share the Griseofulvin with others unless they are prescribed by the doctor themselves. If the medicine is no longer in use or is outdated, discard it immediately after checking with your doctor or your pharmacist.

8. Birth control plans may be in danger, while you are taking this tablet. Hence, consult your doctor and get help accordingly. Also inform your doctor, if you are already pregnant, trying to conceive or are breast feeding.

9. If you become pregnant whilst course, inform your doctor immediately.

10. Do not discontinue medication on your own. Consult your doctor before doing so.

11. Keep the medication out of reach of women, newborns, children and pets.