Generic for Grifulvin for Fungus Infections - Drug Information

Generic Name - Griseofulvin

Category - Anti-Fungals

Indications

Fungus Infections.
Generic Grifulvin is indicated for the treatment of fungus infections, caused by tinea organisms, of the skin, hair and nails. Griseofulvin (Generic Grifulvin) is an antifungal type of antibiotic. Generic Grifulvin is used for infections that do not go away when treated with antifungal skin products.

Generic for Grifulvin Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Grifulvin 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 Grifulvin should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Liver disease
On a low-fat diet
Other chronic illness
Porphyria
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Grifulvin. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Alcohol
Barbiturate medicines
Cyclosporine
Female hormones, including contraceptive or birth control pills
Pyrimethamine
Warfarin

Generic for Grifulvin Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericGrifulvin
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Grifulvin for Ringworm of the Body, Groin and Thigh is 375 milligrams a day taken as a single dose or divided into smaller doses, as determined by the doctor. For 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 Grifulvin Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Grifulvin 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 Grifulvin.

Generic for Grifulvin and Pregnancy

Generic Grifulvin should not be used during pregnancy. Studies indicate that use of Generic Grifulvin is likely to cause birth defects and other growth related problems in the growing fetus.

Generic for Grifulvin and Breastfeeding

Studies do not indicate whether Generic Grifulvin is excreted in breast milk. However, Generic Grifulvin has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.

Generic for Grifulvin and Pediatric

This medicine has been tested in a limited number of children 2 years of age or older. In effective doses, Generic Grifulvin has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems than it does in adults.

Generic for Grifulvin and Geriatric

In the absence of specific information comparing use of Generic Grifulvin in the elderly with use in other age groups, it is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.

Note

The above information about Generic Grifulvin 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.