This is because the amount of griseofulvin may be reduced in your body. Barbiturates such as phenobarbital and butabarbital: The dose of griseofulvin can be increased by your doctor.
Call your doctor or your nearest poison control center right away if you have an allergic reaction. Call or go to the nearest emergency room if your symptoms are serious. For people with porphyria an inherited blood disease : This medication should not be used.
It can exacerbate the condition. For people with problems with their liver: This treatment will make the condition worse.
You should not take this drug if you have liver disease. You are at increased risk of liver complications from this drug if you are taking other medications that can cause liver problems.
If this prescription is safe for you, ask your doctor. For people with lupus: The condition can get worse with this medication. For pregnant women: Griseofulvin is a pregnancy medicine in group X. During pregnancy, Type X medications can never be used.
No type of griseofulvin should be used by women who are pregnant. For women who are breastfeeding: In a child who is breast-feeding, griseofulvin can pass into breast milk and cause side effects. If you're breastfeeding your kid, speak to your doctor.
If you want to stop breastfeeding or stop taking this drug, you will need to decide. For children: In children 2 years of age and younger, this medication has not been developed as safe and reliable. This dose knowledge is for an oral tablet of griseofulvin. It is not possible to provide all possible dosages and medication types here. Your dose, the type of the prescription, and how frequently you take the medicine will depend on:.
For infections that are not too serious, this dose is normal. That involves your scalp, hair, and body infections. Your medication time depends on how bad your infection is and where it is located. Microsize: -Microsize:. As your infection clears, your doctor can slowly decrease your dose. Typical administration: 3.
Weight a day for the body. For children weighing lbs. For kids weighing more than 60 lbs. Children who have a scalp infection can need only one dose to treat their infection. Treatment duration: 2 weeks to more than 6 months. The period of care for your child depends on how serious the infection is and where it is located. For kids weighing lbs: mg a day. For kids weighing more than 50 lbs: mg daily. Dosage for children ages 0—1 year.
In children younger than 2 years, this drug has not been studied. In people younger than 2 years of age, it should not be used. For short-term therapy, oral tablet Griseofulvin is used. If you do not take it as recommended, it comes with risks. It can spread also. If you miss a dose or do not take your medicine on time, your medicine will not work as well or may stop working altogether. A certain amount has to be in the bloodstream at all times for this drug to function properly.
What to do if you miss a dose: As soon as you know, take the dose. Only a few hours before your next scheduled dose, if you recall, take just one dose. You may have unsafe amounts of the medication in your body if you take too much. Your risk of side effects can be increased by this. Such side effects may become serious. The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.
If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to this medicine, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Never take more than the prescribed dose.
If you suspect that you or someone else might have taken an overdose of this medicine, go to the accident and emergency department of your local hospital. Take the container with you, even if it is empty. This medicine is for you. Never give it to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Do not keep out-of-date or unwanted medicines. Take them to your local pharmacy which will dispose of them for you. Dated March Disclaimer: This article is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Egton Medical Information Systems Limited has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Consult a doctor or other health care professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
For details see our conditions. Griseofulvin is prescribed to treat fungal infections. A course of treatment may last from a few weeks to several months. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible.
However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses. Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
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