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Grifulvin V

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Grifulvin V Patient Information Including Side Effects

Brand Names: Fulvicin P/G, Fulvicin U/F, Grifulvin V, Grisactin 500, Grisactin Ultra, Gris-PEG

Generic Name: griseofulvin (Pronunciation: GRIS ee oh FUL vin)

What is griseofulvin (Grifulvin V)?

Griseofulvin is an antifungal medication. It is like an antibiotic but is used to treat fungal infections.

Griseofulvin is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails such as jock itch, athlete's foot, and barber's itch.

Griseofulvin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Fulvicin PG 165 mg

oval, white, imprinted with FULVICIN P/G, 654 654

Fulvicin PG 250 mg

round, white, imprinted with 507, SCHERING LOGO

Fulvicin PG 330 mg

oval, white, imprinted with FULVICIN P/G, 352 352

Fulvicin UF 250 mg

round, white, imprinted with 948, SCHERING LOGO

Fulvicin UF 500 mg

round, white, imprinted with SCHERING LOGO, 496

Grifulvin V 250 mg

round, white, imprinted with Ortho 211

Grifulvin V 500 mg

round, white, imprinted with Ortho 214

Grisactin 500 mg

round, pink, imprinted with 500 GRISACTIN

Griseofulvin Ultramicrosize 250 mg-WAR

round, white, imprinted with WARRICK, 1621

Griseofulvin Ultramicrosize 330 mg-WAR

elliptical, white, imprinted with WARRICK, 1624 1624

Gris-PEG 125 mg

oval, white, imprinted with GRIS-PEG, 125

Gris-PEG 250 mg

oblong, white, imprinted with GRIS-PEG, 250

What are the possible side effects of griseofulvin?

Stop taking griseofulvin 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 griseofulvin and notify your doctor if you experience

  • white patches in your mouth (thrush/yeast infection);
  • nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;
  • headache, dizziness, or tiredness;
  • insomnia;
  • confusion;
  • numbness or tingling in your hands or feet; or
  • menstrual irregularities.

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. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about griseofulvin?

Take all of the griseofulvin 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. Griseofulvin increases sensitivity to sunlight, and severe burning may result.

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