Grisactin Ultra
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Generic Name: griseofulvin
(GRIS ee oh FUL vin)
What is Grisactin Ultra?
Grisactin Ultra is an antifungal medication. It is like an antibiotic but is used to treat fungal infections.
Grisactin Ultra is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails such as jock itch, athlete's foot, and barber's itch.
Grisactin Ultra may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about Grisactin Ultra?
Take all of the Grisactin Ultra that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may begin to improve before the infection is completely treated.
Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Grisactin Ultra increases sensitivity to sunlight, and severe burning may result.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Grisactin Ultra?
You cannot take Grisactin Ultra if you
Talk to your doctor before taking Grisactin Ultra if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Grisactin Ultra is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether griseofulvin will harm an unborn baby. In rare cases, the use of griseofulvin has been associated with conjoined twins. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is also not known whether Grisactin Ultra passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Grisactin Ultra may affect sperm and sperm production. It is recommended that you avoid fathering a child during treatment with griseofulvin and for 6 months following therapy.
How should I take Grisactin Ultra?
Take Grisactin Ultra exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.
Your doctor may recommend that you take Grisactin Ultra with a fatty meal to increase its absorption into your body.
Take all of the Grisactin Ultra that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may begin to improve before the infection is completely treated.
Shake the suspension well before measuring a dose. To ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the liquid form of Grisactin Ultra with a dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regular tablespoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.
Store Grisactin Ultra tablets, capsules, and suspension at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Take the rest of the day's doses at evenly spaced intervals unless your doctor directs otherwise.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention.
Symptoms of a Grisactin Ultra overdose are not well known but might include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, numbness and tingling, and confusion.
What should I avoid while taking Grisactin Ultra?
Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Grisactin Ultra increases sensitivity to sunlight, and severe burning may result. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when exposure to the sun is unavoidable.
The combination of alcohol and Grisactin Ultra may cause flushing and a fast heart rate. Use alcohol cautiously during treatment with griseofulvin.
What are the possible side effects of Grisactin Ultra?
Stop taking Grisactin Ultra and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives).
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Grisactin Ultra and notify your doctor if you experience
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Grisactin Ultra?
Grisactin Ultra may decrease the effects of the following drugs:
- oral anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as warfarin (Coumadin). A decrease in the effectiveness of anticoagulants could lead to blood clotting. It may be necessary to increase anticoagulant dosage.
- birth control pills. Decreased effectiveness could lead to break-through bleeding and possibly to an unintended pregnancy. Talk to your doctor about using of other forms of birth control during treatment with Grisactin Ultra.
- salicylates such as aspirin, salsalate (Disalcid, Salsitab, Salflex, others), choline salicylate (Arthropan), magnesium salicylate (Doan's, Magan), and others. Larger doses of these medicines may be needed.
- cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral). Your doctor may need to adjust your cyclosporine dosage.
The effects of Grisactin Ultra may be decreased by barbiturates such as phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), pentobarbital (Nembutal), secobarbital (Seconal), amobarbital (Amytal), and butabarbital (Butisol). Larger doses of griseofulvin may be necessary if you are taking any of these drugs.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Grisactin Ultra. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist can provide more information about Grisactin Ultra.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children. Never share your medicines with others and only use this medicine for the illness your doctor prescribed it for.
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