Grisopex 250 Tablet

Grisopex 250 Tablet is an oral antifungal medicine that contains griseofulvin 250 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the antifungal class and is used to treat certain fungal infections of the skin, hair, and scalp, especially ringworm-type infections caused by dermatophytes. Grisopex 250 Tablet works best when taken exactly as prescribed because treatment often needs to continue for weeks or months.

How it works: Griseofulvin works by getting into the skin, hair, and nails and stopping fungal cells from growing and multiplying. Since Grisopex 250 Tablet is a tablet, it is taken by mouth so the medicine can be absorbed into the body and reach infected tissues from the inside.

Grisopex 250 Tablet is a standard 250 mg tablet strength, which can be useful when a doctor wants a measured oral dose that is easy to swallow and adjust over time. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this tablet is the only Grisopex option here and may be chosen for patients who need an oral griseofulvin tablet rather than a topical treatment. The exact schedule depends on the infection being treated and how the patient responds.

• Ringworm of the skin
• Scalp fungal infections
• Fungal infections of the hair
• Tinea infections caused by dermatophytes

• Swallow Grisopex 250 Tablet with a full glass of water.
• Take it with food or a milk-containing meal to help your body absorb it better.
• Take it at the same time each day if your doctor prescribes once-daily use, or follow the exact divided schedule if prescribed more than once daily.
• Do not crush or chew unless your pharmacist or doctor tells you it is safe to do so.
• Keep taking the tablets for the full prescribed course, even if the rash or itching improves sooner.
• Avoid missing doses, because fungal infections often need steady treatment for several weeks.

Each Grisopex 250 Tablet provides griseofulvin 250 mg per tablet. Depending on the infection and your weight, a doctor may prescribe one tablet or several tablets per day, sometimes divided into two doses; the exact daily maximum is set by the prescriber and the product label regimen used. Do not change the dose yourself, because the right amount and treatment length depend on your diagnosis and response.

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
• Fatigue
• Photosensitivity or easier sunburn

• Do not use Grisopex 250 Tablet if you are pregnant or may become pregnant unless your doctor specifically decides the benefits outweigh the risks.
• Use reliable birth control during treatment and for the period your doctor recommends after treatment, because griseofulvin may reduce the effectiveness of some hormonal contraceptives.
• Avoid alcohol, as it may increase side effects such as dizziness or stomach upset and can strain the liver.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, lupus, porphyria, or a history of blood disorders before taking this tablet.
• This medicine can make you more sensitive to sunlight, so use sun protection and avoid prolonged sun exposure.
• Use caution when driving or doing tasks that need alertness until you know how Grisopex 250 Tablet affects you.
• Let your clinician know about any history of penicillin allergy, because cross-sensitivity can occur in some people.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Hormonal birth control pills or other estrogen/progestin contraceptives
• Phenobarbital or other barbiturates
• Cyclosporine
• Alcohol

Store Grisopex 250 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.