Generic for Fulvicin for Osteoporosis - Drug Information

Generic Name - Griseofulvin

Category - Anti-Fungals

Indications

Fungal infections
Generic Fulvicin is indicated for the treatment of fungal infections of the skin, hair and nails such as jock itch, athlete's foot and barber's itch. Griseofulvin (Generic Fulvicin) prevents the fungus from multiplying thus making hair, nails or skin stronger against yeast.

Generic for Fulvicin Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Fulvicin is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Fulvicin should not be taken by patients who have history of following ailment conditions

Hepatic dysfunction
Porphyria
Lupus erythematosus
Generic Fulvicin interacts with a number of medication. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following

Warfarin
Birth control pills
Aspirin
Cyclosporine
Magnesium salicylate
Barbiturates

Generic for Fulvicin Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericFulvicin
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Fulvicin for Ringworm of the body, groin and thigh, scalp is 375 milligrams a day taken as a single dose or divided into smaller doses, as determined by the doctor. In case of Athlete's Foot, ringworm of the nails, the dosage is 750 milligrams a day divided into smaller doses, as determined by the doctor.

Generic for Fulvicin Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Fulvicin side Effects include dark yellow or brown urine,
Confusion, increased sensitivity to the sun or ultraviolet light, loss of appetite, mouth sores, skin rash, redness, blistering, or peeling of skin, sore throat, fever and tingling or numbness in the hands or feet.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Fulvicin.

Generic for Fulvicin and Pregnancy

Generic Fulvicin should not be taken during the first trimesters of pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking this medication, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Generic for Fulvicin and Breastfeeding

It is not known whether Generic Fulvicin passes into human milk. Breastfeeding mothers should consult doctor before taking this medication.

Generic for Fulvicin and Pediatric

Studies do not indicate any overall difference in the safety and effectiveness of Generic Fulvicin with relation to age.

Generic for Fulvicin and Geriatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Fulvicin in geriatric patients have not been established.

Note

The above information about Generic Fulvicin serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.