Grifulvin V belongs to the group of medicines called antifungals. Grifulvin V is used to treat fungus infections of the skin, hair, fingernails, and toe nails. Grifulvin V may be taken alone or used along with medicines that are applied to the skin for fungus infections.

Grifulvin V is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, hair and nails. When given by mouth Grifulvin V concentrates itself in keratin, a protein which is present in all of these areas. Grifulvin V is thought to work by interfering with fungal cell growth and replication. Grifulvin V does not kill an established fungal infection but instead prevents infection of new keratin in these areas.

Grifulvin V is frequently used to treat fungal infections

To minimize stomach irritation and help your body absorb the drug, take Grifulvin V at meal times or with food or whole milk. If you are on a low fat diet, check with your doctor.

Observe good hygiene during treatment to help control infection and prevent re-infection.
The usual treatment periods for various ringworm infections are:

• Ringworm of the scalp-4 to 6 weeks
• Ringworm of the body-2 to 4 weeks
• Athlete s foot-4 to 8 weeks

The usual treatment period, depending on the rate of growth, for ringworm

Blood thinning medications such as nicoumalone and warfarin are both broken down by Grifulvin V at a faster rate, and so there is an increased risk of a blood clot developing.

Absorption of Grifulvin V is reduced from the gut by phenobarbital (antiepileptic).

Grifulvin V may decrease the blood levels of cyclosporin.

Grifulvin V reduces the effectiveness of the oral contraceptives when taken in combination.

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other

Most Important Fact about Grifulvin V
To clear up your infection completely, continue taking Grifulvin V as prescribed until your doctor tells you to stop. Although some improvement may appear within a few days, you need to take Grifulvin V for an extended period.

Grifulvin V precautions if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Grifulvin V should not be used during pregnancy. The birth of twins that were joined together has been reported, although rarely, in women who took Grifulvin

More common side effects of Grifulvin V may include:

• difficulty sleeping
• dizziness
• flatulence (gas),
• headache
• nausea, vomiting
• stomach pain

Less common side effects of Grifulvin V may include:

• dark yellow or brown urine
• confusion
• increased sensitivity to the sun or ultraviolet light
• loss of appetite
• mouth sores
• skin rash, redness, blistering, or peeling of skin
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