Grisactin Forte 250 mg Tablet

Grisactin Forte 250 mg Tablet is an antifungal medicine that contains 250 mg of griseofulvin in each tablet. It is used to treat certain fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails, especially ringworm-type infections. This tablet form is taken by mouth and works from inside the body rather than being applied to the skin. Grisactin Forte 250 mg Tablet is prescribed when a clinician decides oral treatment is appropriate for the infection and the patient.

How it works: Griseofulvin works by getting into new skin, hair, and nail cells and making it harder for fungi to grow there. Because Grisactin Forte 250 mg Tablet is taken by mouth, it helps treat fungal infection from the inside as the infected tissue slowly grows out and is replaced.

Grisactin Forte 250 mg Tablet provides 250 mg in each tablet, which is a useful tablet strength for tailored oral dosing. Because this is a standard-strength oral tablet rather than a low-dose starter form, a doctor may choose it when they want a specific daily amount based on the infection being treated, the patient’s age and weight, and how severe the infection is. It is not meant to be used without medical guidance.

• Ringworm of the body
• Ringworm of the scalp
• Ringworm of the feet
• Fungal nail infection
• Other dermatophyte skin infections

• Take Grisactin Forte 250 mg Tablet by mouth exactly as prescribed.
• Swallow the tablet with water; do not crush or chew unless your clinician or pharmacist tells you it is okay.
• Take it with a fatty meal or milk if directed, because food can help your body absorb griseofulvin better.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to keep your routine steady.
• Keep taking it for the full prescribed course even if the rash or itching starts to improve.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Grisactin Forte 250 mg Tablet contains 250 mg of griseofulvin, so the total daily dose depends on how many tablets your doctor prescribes. For fungal infections, it may be taken once daily or divided into more than one dose, and the maximum daily amount must be set by the prescriber based on the patient and the infection. Do not change the dose on your own, because the correct dose for this 250 mg tablet is individualized.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Griseofulvin may include:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Upset stomach
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Rash

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, because griseofulvin may not be appropriate.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, lupus, porphyria, or a history of blood disorders.
• Avoid alcohol or ask your clinician before drinking, since it may worsen side effects or liver stress.
• This medicine can make you dizzy or drowsy, so be careful with driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Griseofulvin can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight, so use sun protection and avoid excessive sun exposure.
• Do not rely on Grisactin Forte 250 mg Tablet to treat nail changes or skin rash right away; improvement can take time as new healthy tissue grows.
• Tell your clinician about all prescription and over-the-counter medicines, including birth control, because interactions may reduce effectiveness.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Oral contraceptives
• Phenobarbital and other barbiturates
• Cisapride-containing medicines
• Alcohol

Store Grisactin Forte 250 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and children.