Gris-PEG, Gris-PEG, Gris-PEG, Grifulvin V
Griseofulvin Microsize
Treats various types of fungus infections such as ringworm, "jock itch," and athlete's foot. Belongs to a class of drugs called antifungals.
Antifungal
Capsule, Liquid, Tablet
By mouth
Capsule
Liquid
Tablet
Bottle 120ML of 125MG/5ML
Tablet 500MG
Griseofulvin Microsize
120ml of 125mg/5ml bottle
Griseofulvin Microsize
500mg tablet
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
You may take your medicine with food or milk to avoid stomach irritation.
You may swallow the tablets whole or sprinkle the crushed tablets in one tablespoonful of applesauce. Swallow it immediately without chewing.
Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
Keep yourself clean to help control infection and prevent reinfection.
Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.
Keep yourself clean to help control infection and prevent reinfection.
You may take your medicine with food or milk to avoid stomach irritation.
You may swallow the tablets whole or sprinkle the crushed tablets in one tablespoonful of applesauce. Swallow it immediately without chewing.
Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.
Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Oral routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to griseofulvin or penicillin, or if you are pregnant. Do not use this medicine if you have liver failure or an enzyme problem called porphyria.
It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, lupus erythematosus, or lupus-like diseases.
Serious skin reactions can occur with this medicine. Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you have blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin; red skin lesions; severe acne or skin rash; sores or ulcers on the skin; or fever or chills while you are using this medicine.
Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you have pain or tenderness in the upper stomach; pale stools; dark urine; loss of appetite; nausea; unusual tiredness or weakness; or yellow eyes or skin. These could be symptoms of a serious liver problem.
This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, and feet.
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.
Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest.
White spots on the tongue or inside the cheeks.
Yellowing of the skin and the whites of your eyes.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are using a blood thinner (such as warfarin, Coumadin®), phenobarbital (Luminal®), or birth control pills.
Birth control pills with estrogen may not work as well while taking griseofulvin. To keep from getting pregnant, use another form of birth control along with your birth control pills. Other forms include condoms, a diaphragm, or a contraceptive foam or jelly.
Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.
Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you have pain or tenderness in the upper stomach; pale stools; dark urine; loss of appetite; nausea; unusual tiredness or weakness; or yellow eyes or skin. These could be symptoms of a serious liver problem.
This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
Serious Side Effects
Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, and feet.
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.
Yellowing of the skin and the whites of your eyes.
Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, or pain in your upper stomach.
Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest.
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash.
Cloudy urine.
Dark-colored urine or pale stools.
Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat.
Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, and body aches.
White spots on the tongue or inside the cheeks.
Less Serious Side Effects
Trouble sleeping.
Mild skin rash or itching.
Sensitivity of the skin to sunlight.
Tiredness.
Diarrhea, heartburn, or stomach upset.
Headache or dizziness.
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