GRISOJET 500mg Tablet 10's

Fungal Infections (1094)Rx required

Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Griseofulvin 500 mg

Manufacturer

Brinton Healthcare Ltd

Variant

10 Tablet(s) in a Strip

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

GRISOJET 500MG TABLET contains Griseofulvin, which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-fungal drugs. It is used to manage fungal infections of the skin, scalp, hair, groin, feet, or nails where topical therapy is not suitable or has failed to manage the condition. Avoid drinking alcohol while receiving GRISOJET 500MG TABLET management. Before taking GRISOJET 500MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have skin, liver, or kidney problems or porphyria (which results from an increase in certain chemicals related to red blood cell proteins). GRISOJET 500MG TABLET is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women; therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. The most common

Uses

OF GRISOJET 500MG TABLET Manage fungal infections of the skin, scalp, hair, groin, feet, and nails

How It Works

GRISOJET 500MG TABLET inhibits the growth of fungi by binding to a part of the fungus causing the infection in the body. This stops the fungus from multiplying. It also manages fungus from spreading to new cells. These actions cause the fungal infection to shed completely.

Directions for Use

Take GRISOJET 500MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects

taking GRISOJET 500MG TABLET are headache, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, or stomach discomfort. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen. USES OF GRISOJET 500MG TABLET Manage fungal infections of the skin, scalp, hair, groin, feet, and nails HOW GRISOJET 500MG TABLET WORKSGRISOJET 500MG TABLET inhibits the growth of fungi by binding to a part of the fungus causing the infection in the body. This stops the fungus from multiplying. It also manages fungus from spreading to new cells. These actions cause the fungal infection to shed completely. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake GRISOJET 500MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF GRISOJET 500MG TABLETCOMMON headache diarrhoea nausea, vomiting stomach discomfort UNCOMMON absence of coordination, confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, sleeplessness, irritability, tingling and numbness in fingers and toes lack of appetite, changes in taste sensation blistering and peeling of the skin, lumpy skin (with or without an oozing liquid), redness and burning of the skin RARE decrease in certain types of blood cells (increased minor infections, sore throat, tiredness, weakness) painful, swollen skin, and joints, butterfly rash, severe skin reactions (red, raised, itchy and painful skin rash)

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYDo not take GRISOJET 500MG TABLET if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant. Consult your doctor immediately if you are taking GRISOJET 500MG TABLET and you get pregnant. BREASTFEEDINGGRISOJET 500MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines after taking GRISOJET 500MG TABLET as it may cause drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, and lack of coordination. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking GRISOJET 500MG TABLET as it may make alcohol affect you more (nausea, vomiting, blush, irregular heartbeat, chest pain or abdominal pain). LIVERGRISOJET 500MG TABLET is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. It should be used with caution if you have liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take GRISOJET 500MG TABLET if you are allergic to Griseofulvin. OTHERSGRISOJET 500MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you: have a rare disease called porphyria have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (a rare painful skin and tissue disease) Before taking GRISOJET 500MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you: are a man, planning for baby feel that your skin is getting easily affected due to sunlight or ultraviolet (UV) light Use in pediatrics: GRISOJET 500MG TABLET might need some dose adjustments in children. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking GRISOJET 500MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: ciclosporin (used after organ transplantation to manage organ rejection) medicines used to thin your blood (Ex. warfarin, clopidogrel) methadone (used to manage addiction or pain) oral contraceptives (Ex. Ethinyl estradiol, norethindrone) medicines used to manage fits (Ex. phenobarbital, primidone) phenyl butazone (used to manage pain or inflammation) doxecalciferol (a vitamin D supplement) medicines for sedation, or relief of anxiety (Ex. alprazolam, diazepam) medicines used to manage infections (Ex. penicillin, cephalosporins) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of GRISOJET 500MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. SYNOPSIS Drug : Griseofulvin Pharmacological Category : Anti-fungal drugs Therapeutic Indication : Fungal infection Dosage Forms : Tablet, Suspension MORE INFORMATION Keep GRISOJET 500MG TABLET out of reach from children Do not store above 25°C

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Last Updated

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