Question 1

can i take pain medication  while taking griseofulvin?

Accepted Answer

Gris-PEG interaction: Pain medications, including Ibuprofen and acetaminophen, are safe to take with griseofulvin.

Question 2

is it okay to switch brands of griseofulvins ?

Accepted Answer

Griseofulvin: Yes, you can talk to your doctor about this. Some brand names in the US include Grifulvin V and Gris-PEG. Enclosed is a list:  https://www.medindia.net/drug-price/griseofulvin.htm

Question 3

how much griseofulvin is used anymore?

Accepted Answer

Griseofulvin: It is reserved for nail, hair or large body surface involvement with dermatophytosis.

Question 4

what is griseofulvin and why is it used?

Accepted Answer

Antifungal: Griseofulvin is an antifungal medication. Griseofulvin is used to treat skin infections such as jock itch, athlete's foot, and ringworm; and fungal infections of the scalp, fingernails, and toenails.

Question 5

how long does gris peg (griseofulvin) 200 take leave your system?

Accepted Answer

A day or two: Gris peg (griseofulvin) is Griseofulvin and it has a half life of 9 to 20 hours.  Depending on how fast or slow you metabolize the drug could last for 4 or 5 days in your system after a dose, but 1 or 2 for most people.

Question 6

how long does griseofulvin stay in your system after taking it for a month & twice a day? (tab micr 500)

Accepted Answer

Griseofulvin: 5-7 days To leave through your urine, liver, and feces

Question 7

can griseofulvin cause tumors?

Accepted Answer

No: Greseofulvin has a lot of potential side effects including headache, nausia, vomitting, abdominal pain, hives, diarrhea and sun sensitivity.  It can prepipitate attacks of porphyuria and sle in affected persons.  It is not known to be carcinogenic or cause tumors.

Question 8

get side effects when taking griseofulvin?

Accepted Answer

Side Effects: Griseofulvin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

    headache
    upset stomach
    vomiting
    diarrhea or loose stools
    thirst
    fatigue
    dizziness
    faintness

if you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

    fever
    sore throat
    skin rash
    mouth soreness or irritation.

Question 9

is it safe to switch brands of griseofulvin?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with your: provider since this is a prescription medication.

Question 10

help! is it possible to have alcohol while taking griseofulvin?

Accepted Answer

No interactions were: noted using the Drugs.Com drug interaction checker. However, that does not guarantee that an interaction isn't possible.

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