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

Expert advice for Geovin 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 Geovin safe?
Geovin is safe if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor

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

Q. Is Geovin an antibiotic/steroid/fungicidal?
Geovin 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 Geovin treat candida/ringworm?
Geovin is used to treat ringworm. However it is ineffective to treat candida

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

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