Griseofulvin 250 mg Tablet

Griseofulvin 250 mg Tablet is an oral antifungal medicine that contains 250 mg of griseofulvin in each tablet. It belongs to the antifungal drug class and is used to treat certain fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails, including ringworm infections. This medicine works best when taken exactly as prescribed, since fungal infections often need several weeks of treatment. Griseofulvin 250 mg Tablet is made by Omega Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. and comes as a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Griseofulvin works by getting into new skin, hair, and nail tissue and helping stop fungal cells from growing and dividing. In tablet form, it is taken by mouth so the medicine can travel through the bloodstream to the infected area.

Each Griseofulvin 250 mg Tablet provides 250 mg per tablet, which is a standard adult tablet strength and may be chosen when a prescriber wants smaller, adjustable doses rather than a larger single tablet. Because griseofulvin is often taken over a longer period, this strength can help a doctor match the daily total dose more precisely to the infection being treated. It is a regular oral tablet, so it is swallowed and absorbed more effectively when taken with food, especially a fatty meal.

• Ringworm of the body
• Athlete’s foot
• Jock itch
• Ringworm of the scalp
• Fungal infections of the nails

• Swallow Griseofulvin 250 mg Tablet with a full glass of water.
• Take it with food or milk, ideally a meal that contains some fat, to help absorption.
• Take it at the same time each day if your prescriber has given you a once-daily schedule, or at evenly spaced times if prescribed more than once daily.
• Keep taking the full course even if the rash or infection starts improving before the tablets are finished.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up unless your doctor tells you to.
• Do not crush or chew unless your pharmacist or prescriber specifically says it is okay.

Each Griseofulvin 250 mg Tablet contains 250 mg of griseofulvin, so your total daily dose may be 250 mg, 500 mg, 750 mg, or another amount depending on the infection and your age or weight. A doctor decides how often to take it, and the total daily amount may be divided into 1 to 4 doses; higher daily totals are sometimes used, but the exact maximum for you depends on the condition being treated and medical guidance.

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

Common side effects of Griseofulvin may include:

• Headache
• Upset stomach
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Rash or itchiness

• Do not use if you have had an allergic reaction to griseofulvin or any tablet ingredient.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, lupus, or porphyria before taking Griseofulvin 250 mg Tablet.
• This medicine can make you dizzy or drowsy, so be careful driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid alcohol if your doctor advises it, since both alcohol and griseofulvin can increase stomach upset and strain the liver.
• Griseofulvin can reduce the effectiveness of hormonal birth control; ask about backup contraception.
• Tell your prescriber about pregnancy or plans to become pregnant, because griseofulvin is not suitable in pregnancy.
• Use caution if you are on blood thinners or seizure medicines, because dose adjustments or monitoring may be needed.

• Warfarin and other anticoagulants
• Hormonal birth control pills, patches, rings, or injections
• Phenobarbital or other barbiturates
• Rifampin
• Alcohol

Store Griseofulvin 250 mg Tablet in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.