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May 27, 2012

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Fungal Nails »

What other conditions can be mistaken for fungal nails?

Here are some other conditions you may have instead of fungal nails:

Lines and ridges: These are common and may be considered normal. They may worsen during pregnancy. A large groove down the center of the nail can be caused by nail biting.
Senile nails: As you age, the nails become brittle, develop ridges and separation of the nail layers at the end of the nail. Try to avoid cleaning solutions, and don't soak the nails in water to avoid worsening of the problem.
Whitish or yellowish nails due to onycholysis. This means separation of the nail from the nail bed. The color you see is air beneath the nail. The treatment is to trim the nail short, don't clean under it, polish if you want to hide the color, and wait two to three months.
Red or black nails due to a hematoma, or blood under the nail, usually occur from trauma ...

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Gris Peg Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Gris-PEG (griseofulvin ultramicrosize) is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails such as jock itch, athlete's foot, and barber's itch. It is an antifungal medication. Common side effects include headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach upset, tiredness, dizziness, or trouble sleeping.

Dosage of Gris-PEG varies. In adults a daily administration of 375â€“750 mg (as a single dose or in divided doses) is recommended. Dose depends on the condition being treated. The pediatric dose for children over 2 years of age is approximately 3.3 mg per pound of body weight per day. Gris-PEG may interact with oral anticoagulants (blood thinners), birth control pills, salicylates such as aspirin and others, and cyclosporine. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. Gris-PEG is not recommended for use during pregnancy. It may harm a fetus. Use of birth control is recommended during treatment and for 1 month after the drug is stopped. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Our Gris-PEG (griseofulvin ultramicrosize) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.

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Gris Peg Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Gris-PEG (griseofulvin ultramicrosize) is indicated for the treatment of the following ringworminfections; tinea corporis (ringwormof the body), tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea cruris (ringwormof the groin and thigh), tinea barbae (barber's itch), tinea capitis (ringwormof the scalp), and tinea unguium(onychomycosis, ringwormof the nails), when caused by one or more of the following genera of fungi: Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton tonsurans, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Trichophyton interdigitalis,Trichophyton verrucosum, Trichophyton megnini, Trichophyton g...

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What is Gris Peg Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Gris Peg Patient Information: Side Effects

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 f...

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What is Gris Peg Patient Information?

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Gris Peg Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails that do not respond to creams/lotions. Clearing such infections will get rid of symptoms such as itching, red/peeling/scaly skin, and discolored nails. This medication works by stopping the growth of fungi. It does not treat infections due to bacteria or yeast.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. For the best absorption, it is best taken with or after a meal containing a moderate amount of fat. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about spe...

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