Cytofulvin 500 mg Tablet is used to treat fungal infections of the skin like ringworm, jock itch, athlete’s foot, and fungal infections of nails and hair. Fungal infection is a skin disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes infection. Fungal infections may be contagious (spread from one person to another).

Cytofulvin 500 mg Tablet contains Griseofulvin, which works by binding to the keratin (a protein that is formed in the cells of the skin, hair follicles, and nail bed) and inhibits the growth and multiplication of fungal cells. Thereby, it prevents newly grown keratin from being infected by fungal cells. The infected keratin dies and sheds from the body, leaving new healthy keratin.

Take Cytofulvin 500 mg Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you need to take Cytofulvin 500 mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, diarrhoea, headache, and discomfort in the stomach. Most of these side effects of Cytofulvin 500 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Cytofulvin 500 mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Cytofulvin 500 mg Tablet . Avoid or limit sun exposure while using Cytofulvin 500 mg Tablet as it may cause photosensitivity reactions (make the skin more sensitive to the sun’s UV rays). Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen while going out to protect your skin from sunburn. Do not take Cytofulvin 500 mg Tablet if you have porphyria (blood disorder) or liver failure.

Cytofulvin 500 mg Tablet is an antifungal that is primarily used to treat fungal infections of the skin, nails and hair. Keratin is a protein that is formed in the cells of the skin, hair follicles and nail bed. Cytofulvin 500 mg Tablet binds to keratin and inhibits the growth and multiplication of fungal cells. Thereby, it prevents newly grown keratin from being infected by fungal cells. The infected keratin dies and sheds from the body, leaving new healthy keratin.

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• Discomfort in the stomach

Take Cytofulvin 500 mg Tablet with food to avoid stomach upset or as advised by the doctor. Swallow Cytofulvin 500 mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.

If you are allergic to Griseofulvin or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Cytofulvin 500 mg Tablet . Avoid or limit sun exposure while using Cytofulvin 500 mg Tablet as it may cause photosensitivity reactions (make the skin more sensitive to the sun’s UV rays). Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen while going out to protect your skin from sunburn. If you have porphyria (blood disorder), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease) or severe liver disease, inform your doctor before taking Cytofulvin 500 mg Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interaction: Cytofulvin 500 mg Tablet may interact with certain contraceptives (e.g., etonogestrel, drospirenone, norethindrone), anticoagulants (e.g., Warfarin), and photosensitizing agents (e.g., aminolevulinic acid).

Drug-Food Interaction:  Cytofulvin 500 mg Tablet may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid intake of alcohol as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as fast heartbeat, increased sweating, flushing or redness of the face.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Do not take Cytofulvin 500 mg Tablet if you have porphyria (blood disorder) or liver failure. If you have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease) or liver disease, inform your doctor before taking Cytofulvin 500 mg Tablet .

• ETONOGESTREL
• DROSPIRENONE
• NORETHINDRONE
• AMINOLEVULINIC ACID

• Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
• In wet places such as changing rooms and gym showers, don’t walk barefoot to prevent fungal infections.
• Do not scratch the affected area of the skin as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
• Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.
• Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.
• Avoid sun exposure while using Cytofulvin 500 mg Tablet as it may make the skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen while going out to protect your skin from sunburn.

Fungal infection: It is a disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes infection. Fungal infections may be contagious (spread from one person to another). Ringworm is a common fungal infection of the skin or scalp that is contagious and causes a rash resembling a worm in a ring shape. Jock itch (also known as tinea cruris) is a fungal infection of the skin that causes an itchy, red rash in warm and moist areas of the body, such as the groin, buttocks, and inner thighs. An athlete’s foot (also known as tinea pedis) is a fungal infection that usually starts between the toes, especially in people who have extremely sweaty feet and wear tight-fitting shoes. It occurs most commonly in athletes. It causes itching, burning, or stinging sensation due to a scaly rash.