Manufacturer: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Griseofulvin(500mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Dermonorm 500mg Tablet should be taken with food. This will help your body to absorb the medicine. Take it regularly and at the same time each day. Follow the doctor's instructions carefully to get the most benefit. You should not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, skin rash, nausea, and diarrhea. If they do not go away or worsen, you should contact your doctor. Some people may also experience dizziness, you should not drive or operate heavy machines if this happens.
Dermonorm 500 MG Tablet is an antifungal medicine used to treat fungal infections of your skin, scalp, nails, feet, groin and other parts of your body. It works by stopping the growth of certain fungi responsible for fungal infections. This medicine is not used for other infections caused by bacteria or virus.
Depending on the species, 10%–50% of a griseofulvin dose is excreted almost exclusively as metabolites in the urine, and the remainder in the feces for ~4–5 days after administration. The elimination half-life of griseofulvin is ~24 hr in several species.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Dermonorm
Headache
Skin rash
Nausea
Diarrhea
Dizziness
porphyria.
low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell.
alcoholism.
liver failure.
systemic lupus erythematosus, an autoimmune disease.
a condition with symptoms that resemble lupus.
abnormal liver function tests.
pregnancy.
Dermonorm 500mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dermonorm 500mg Tablet.
Dermonorm 500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Griseofulvin is indicated for the treatment of the following ringworm infections; tinea corporis (ringworm of the body), tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea cruris (ringworm of the groin and thigh), tinea barbae (barber's itch), tinea capitis (ringworm of the scalp), and tinea unguium
GRISEOFULVIN may interact with pain killers (aspirin), antiepileptic drugs (carbamazepine), antifungals (ketoconazole), anti-asthma drugs (montelukast), and blood thinners (warfarin).
Do not chew, crush or break it. Dermonorm 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Dermonorm 500mg Tablet, 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 schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Take it with food to help your body absorb the medicine.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Dermonorm 500mg Tablet may cause dizziness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Dermonorm 500mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and headaches.
It can make you more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors.
It can make birth control pills less effective. Use an additional method of contraception while taking Dermonorm 500mg Tablet.
Do not take Dermonorm 500mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dermonorm 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Dermonorm 500mg Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Dermonorm 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose at the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Q. Is Dermonorm 500mg Tablet effective?
Dermonorm 500mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Dermonorm 500mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. Is Dermonorm 500mg Tablet a steroid?
No, Dermonorm 500mg Tablet is not a steroid. It is a medicine that is used to kill a wide variety of infection-causing fungus. It is applied on the affected skin or nails to treat fungal infections of the skin and nails.
Q. Can Dermonorm 500mg Tablet cause any local reaction or rashes?
Yes, the use of Dermonorm 500mg Tablet may cause allergic reactions, but the probability is unknown. Such allergic reaction is not very common and is likely to occur in only susceptible or sensitive individuals. Immediately contact your doctor if you experience such reactions.
Q. Is Dermonorm 500mg Tablet safe?
Dermonorm 500mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
