Griseoderm 250 mg Tablet

Griseoderm 250 mg Tablet is an oral antifungal medicine that contains 250 mg of griseofulvin in each tablet. It belongs to the griseofulvin class of antifungals and is used to treat certain fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails, especially ringworm-type infections. Griseoderm 250 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and works from inside the body to help the new skin, hair, or nail grow in healthier as the infection clears.

How it works: Griseofulvin works by getting into the cells that make keratin, the protein in skin, hair, and nails, and making it harder for the fungus to grow there. In tablet form, Griseoderm 250 mg Tablet delivers the medicine through the bloodstream so it can reach the infected tissue from inside the body.

Griseoderm 250 mg Tablet is a solid tablet strength that can fit into standard griseofulvin dosing plans when a clinician wants a smaller per-tablet amount than higher-strength products. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this 250 mg tablet is the exact presentation used to build the prescribed daily dose, often by taking more than one tablet if needed. Your doctor chooses this strength based on the infection being treated, your age, and your overall response.

• Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis)
• Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis)
• Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)
• Jock itch (tinea cruris)
• Fungal infections of the nails or skin caused by susceptible dermatophytes

• Swallow Griseoderm 250 mg Tablet with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it with a meal or a fatty food to help your body absorb griseofulvin better.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep a steady level in your body.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is okay.
• Keep taking the full course even if the rash or itching starts to improve.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Griseoderm 250 mg Tablet provides 250 mg of griseofulvin, so the total daily dose may involve one or more tablets depending on the prescription. This medicine is commonly taken once daily or divided into 2 doses per day, and the doctor decides the exact dose and the maximum amount per day based on the infection and patient factors. Do not change the number of tablets you take unless your prescriber tells you to.

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

Common side effects of Griseofulvin may include:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Stomach upset
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Skin rash or itching

• Do not use Griseoderm 250 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or may become pregnant unless your doctor says the benefit outweighs the risk, since griseofulvin can harm an unborn baby.
• This medicine can make birth control pills less effective, so ask about backup contraception if needed.
• Avoid alcohol while taking griseofulvin because it can increase side effects and may cause flushing or stomach upset.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, lupus, or a history of porphyria, since this medicine may not be appropriate for you.
• Griseofulvin can make you more sensitive to sunlight, so use sun protection and avoid excessive tanning.
• Do not drive or operate machinery if the tablet makes you dizzy or drowsy.
• Tell your doctor if you develop a widespread rash, fever, sore throat, or unusual bruising.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Oral contraceptives
• Phenobarbital or other barbiturates
• Alcohol
• Cyclosporine

Store Griseoderm 250 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and excessive heat.