Common Headache, Skin rash, Nausea, Diarrhoea, Dizziness.

Expert advice for Grisofulvin Tablet

Do not take griseofulvin, if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to griseofulvin, penicillin or any of the other ingredients.
Do not take griseofulvin, if you have porphyria (a rare blood pigment disorder that affects skin and other organs); systemic lupus erythematous (SLE; autoimmune disease, in which the body's own immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue, especially skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs).
Avoid using griseofulvin, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not drive or operate machinery after taking griseofulvin because you may feel drowsy.
Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial light.
Do not consume alcohol while taking griseofulvin.

Q. Is Grisofulvin safe?
Grisofulvin is safe if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Grisofulvin over the counter?
No,Grisofulvin is available with doctor's prescription only

Q. Is Grisofulvin an antibiotic/steroid/fungicidal?
Grisofulvin is fungicidal and not an antibiotic/steroid

Q. Is griseofulvin a sulfa drug/contain sulfa (sulphur)/penicillin?
No,griseofulvin is not a sulfa drug. Neither it contain sulfa nor penicillin

Q. Can I take ibuprofen with griseofulvin?
Yes,but taking other medicines may alter the effects of griseofulvin. Always consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required

Q. Does Grisofulvin treat candida/ringworm?
Grisofulvin is used to treat ringworm. However it is ineffective to treat candida

Q. Does Grisofulvin need to be refrigerated?
No,Grisofulvin does not require refrigeration.Store it at room temperature away from heat

Q. Does Grisofulvin cause hair loss?
No,Grisofulvin does not cause hair loss.However consult your doctor if you experience such side effect.