Pacgrin Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Griseofulvin

Indications/Uses

Mycotic diseases of the skin, hair & nails due to microsporum, trichophyton or epidermophyton.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Divide daily doses w/ 6-hr interval. Duration: 2-6 mth for skin & hair infections; 6-9 mth for fingernails; at least 1 yr for toenails. Adult 500 mg-1 g 24 hrly. Severe or extensive infections 1.5-2 g 24 hrly for short periods. Childn 10 mg/kg 24 hrly.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Porphyria; may precipitate an acute attack. Liver failure. Pregnancy.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Men should not father childn w/in 6 mth of treatment. Alcohol intake. May precipitate or aggravate SLE. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery.

Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Headache, skin rashes, dry mouth, altered sensation of taste, GI disturbances.

Drug Interactions

Decreased GI absorption w/ phenobarbitone. May increase rate of metabolism & diminish side effects of coumarin anticoagulants & OCs. Reduced plasma conc of salicylates. May enhance effects of alcohol.

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Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Antifungals

ATC Classification

D01BA01 - griseofulvin ; Belongs to the class of antifungals for systemic use.

Presentation/Packing

Form

Pacgrin tab 125 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Pacgrin

griseofulvin

Manufacturer:

Pacific Pharma

Distributor:

AA Medical