Grifulvin (Griseofulvin)

Grifulvin V

Drug Information

In case of any fungal infection of hair, skin and nails and for which use of lotions or creams is not providing any fruitful result then the medicine Grifulvin V can be used to treat such fungal infections. The growth of the fungi is stopped after the medicine is consumed. However it should be noted that the medicine does is not to be used for infection that has been caused due to yeast or bacteria.

Dosage and Administration

The bottle is to be shaken before opening and consuming it.  It is to be taken directly by mouth in the proportion that has been fixed by the doctor. Though can be taken at any time, however, it is best consumed after a meal that contains little fat. The dose of the medicine will depend on your medical condition. Usually dose of 500 mg is given to adults with moderate fungal infection. However for fungal infection which is difficult to eradicate the daily dose may be increased to 1 mg too.

If given for children, then the doses are based on their weight. The time length for which the treatment would continue will depend on the nature of the infection. Some might take just few weeks however, some may take even months to get the infections of feet, scalp and body treated. Nail infections take longer than the usual time to heal.

The medicine should be continued for the prescribed period of time even if the situation improves after some time. If the medicine is stopped early then it may lead to relapse of the infection after some time. Doctor should be informed if the condition persists for long.

Side effects of Grifulvin V

The most common side effects are nausea, flushing, dizziness, headache, sleep problem, numbness, confusion, menstrual irregularities and the likes. If the side effects as stated above persist for long then it is a matter of concern to be reported to doctor immediately.

The use of medicine can also result in problems such as chills, fever, white patches, sores inside lips or mouth, trouble doing daily activity, confusion, upper stomach pain, itching, dark urine, loss of appetite, jaundice, fever, sore throat, swelling on tongue and face, skin pain, burning in your eyes, skin rash and many more. These are serious side effects and should be reported immediately to doctor who might change the medicine or decrease the dose.

Precaution while using Grifulvin V

The following precaution needs to be taken while being treated with this medicine:

• Incase suffering from any liver disease, porphyria, systemic lupus erythematosus then doctor is require to be informed about the same before the medicine can be given.
• In case you are allergic to penicillin, griseofulvin, dyes and some food then it should be mentioned to the doctor.
• If you are trying to conceive or are already pregnant than doctor should be aware of such condition. Same is the case with nursing mothers too.

Buying information of Grifulvin V

The medicine can be purchase easily from online stores which sells such medicines at great discounted rates.