GRISACTIN

Drug Name

Grisactin (Griseofulvin)

Common use

Grisactin is an antifungal medication which used to treat fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails such as jock itch, athlete's foot, and barber's itch. This drug does not treat infections due to bacteria or yeast. Crisactin just stopping the growth of fungi.

Dosage and direction

Take it orally with full glass of water or with food.

The recommended dose for adults is:

PO 500 to 1,000 mg micro-size (330 to 750 mg ultramicrosize) in single or divided doses during for several weeks.

The recommended dose for children is:

PO 11 mg microsize/kg/day (125 to 500 mg) or 7.3 mg ultramicrosize/kg/day (82.5 to 330 mg).

The length of treatment depends from the type of infection and consist:

1. Tinea corporis: 2-4 weeks

2. Tinea capitis: 4-6 weeks or longer

3. Tinea pedis: 4-8 weeks

4. Tinea unguium: 3-6 months or longer

Note: this instruction presented here just for review. It's very necessary to consult with your doctor before using. It help you to get best results.

Drug interaction

Grisactin interact with follow drugs:

• barbiturate medicines for sleep or seizures,
• female hormones,
• like estrogens or progestins and birth control pills,
• warfarin.

Also note that interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. As usual it affects the the effect of drugs, so consult with your doctor about how it interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Missed dose

If you forgot to take your dose in time, please do it as soon as you remember. But do not take if it is too late or almost time for your next dose. Do not take double or extra doses. Take your usually dose next day in the same regularly time.

Overdose

Symptoms of Grisactin overdose are not known well, but most possible may include: include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, numbness and tingling, and confusion. If you experience one of them call your doctor immediately.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 59-77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture, kids and pets. Do not use after expiration term.