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Griseofulvin Ultramicrosize Tablets and alcohol

Result of checker of drug Griseofulvin Ultramicrosize Tablets interaction with alcohol. Whether they can be taken together or this combination is not allowed.

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Griseofulvin Ultramicrosize Tablets <> Alcohol

Relevance: 01.01.2021

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug interaction with alcohol.

Consumer:

You may be advised to take griseofulvin with a fatty meal to increase its absorption into your body. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. The combination of alcohol and griseofulvin may cause flushing and a fast heart rate. Use alcohol cautiously during treatment with griseofulvin.

Professional:

MONITOR: Isolated case reports have suggested that the ingestion of alcohol during griseofulvin therapy may rarely cause disulfiram-like reactions, flushing, tachycardia, or increased effects of alcohol. The mechanism is unknown.

MANAGEMENT: Patients should be advised of the possibility of increased adverse effects or a disulfiram-like reaction.

References:

"Product Information. Grifulvin V (griseofulvan)." Ortho Pharmaceuticals, Raritan, NJ. (1992):
"Product Information. Fulvicin P/G (griseofulvin)." Schering Laboratories, Kenilworth, NJ.
Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0

Griseofulvin Ultramicrosize Tablets

Generic Name: griseofulvin

Brand Name: Grifulvin V, Fulvicin P/G, Fulvicin U/F, Gris-PEG, Grisactin Ultra, Grisactin 250, Grisactin 500, Griseofulicin, Griseofulvic

Synonyms: Griseofulvin

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