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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy

Fungitos 500mg Tablet is used to treat fungal infections of the skin like ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot, and fungal infections of nails and hair. It 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. Some people may experience side effects such as nausea, diarrhoea, headache, and discomfort in the stomach. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

GRISEOFULVIN-500MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Fungitos 500mg Tablet

Fungitos 500mg 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).

Fungitos 500mg 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 Fungitos 500mg Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you need to take Fungitos 500mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, diarrhoea, headache, and discomfort in the stomach. Most of these side effects of Fungitos 500mg 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 Fungitos 500mg 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 Fungitos 500mg Tablet. Avoid or limit sun exposure while using Fungitos 500mg 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 Fungitos 500mg Tablet if you have porphyria (blood disorder) or liver failure.

Uses of Fungitos 500mg Tablet

Treatment of Fungal infections of skin, hair and nails.

Directions for Use

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

Medicinal Benefits

Fungitos 500mg 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. Fungitos 500mg 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.

How Fungitos 500mg Tablet Works

Fungitos 500mg 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Fungitos 500mg Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Headache
  • Discomfort in the stomach

What if I have taken an overdose of Fungitos 500mg Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Fungitos 500mg Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

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 Fungitos 500mg Tablet. Avoid or limit sun exposure while using Fungitos 500mg 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 Fungitos 500mg Tablet.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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GriseofulvinRanolazine
Critical
GriseofulvinLevonorgestrel
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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GriseofulvinRanolazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Fungitos 500mg Tablet:
When Ranolazine is taken with Fungitos 500mg Tablet, may significantly reduce the blood levels of Ranolazine, which may make the medication ineffective or less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Fungitos 500mg Tablet with Ranolazine is not recommended, they can be taken together if advised by a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
GriseofulvinLevonorgestrel
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fungitos 500mg Tablet:
Using levonorgestrel with Fungitos 500mg Tablet may reduce levonorgestrel blood levels and effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking levonorgestrel and Fungitos 500mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. If you use hormone replacement treatment(levonorgestrel) for menopause, consult the doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if you begin to bleed abnormally. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
GriseofulvinDrospirenone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fungitos 500mg Tablet:
Using drospirenone together with Fungitos 500mg Tablet may decrease the blood levels and effects of drospirenone.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Fungitos 500mg Tablet and Drospirenone together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience any of these symptoms like unexpected bleeding or abnormal bleeding, or if you think you might be pregnant while using birth control, it's important to contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
GriseofulvinEtonogestrel
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fungitos 500mg Tablet:
Taking Fungitos 500mg Tablet with etonogestrel may reduce blood levels and the effects of etonogestrel.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Fungitos 500mg Tablet and Etonogestrel, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any of these symptoms like unexpected bleeding or abnormal bleeding, or if you think you might be pregnant while using birth control, it's important to contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
GriseofulvinAminolevulinic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fungitos 500mg Tablet:
Aminolaevulinic acid sensitizes skin to bright sunlight and taking it with another medication that can have the same effect (i.e., photosensitivity) such as Fungitos 500mg Tablet may increase chance of getting a serious sunburn.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Fungitos 500mg Tablet and Aminolaevulinic acid together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. After treatment, avoid exposing your eyes and skin to sunlight or intense interior lights for 48 hours. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
GriseofulvinEthinylestradiol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fungitos 500mg Tablet:
Taking ethinyl estradiol with Fungitos 500mg Tablet may reduce blood levels and the effects of ethinyl estradiol.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ethinylestradiol and Fungitos 500mg Tablet together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you use hormone replacement therapy (ethinyl estradiol) for menopause, inform a doctor if your symptoms are no longer controlled or if you deal with unusual bleeding. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
GriseofulvinEverolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fungitos 500mg Tablet:
When Everolimus is taken with Fungitos 500mg Tablet, it may decrease the blood levels of everolimus, which may make everolimus less effective in treating the condition.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Everolimus and Fungitos 500mg Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
GriseofulvinNorethisterone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fungitos 500mg Tablet:
Taking Fungitos 500mg Tablet with norethisterone may reduce blood levels and the effects of norethisterone.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Fungitos 500mg Tablet and Norethisterone, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any of these symptoms like unexpected bleeding or abnormal bleeding, it's important to contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
GriseofulvinDesogestrel
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fungitos 500mg Tablet:
When Desogestrel is used with Fungitos 500mg Tablet may decrease the effectiveness of Desogestrel.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Desogestrel with Fungitos 500mg Tablet can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you experience abnormal menstruation, dryness of the vagina, or increased hot flushes or if you're looking for other birth control options, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
GriseofulvinUlipristal
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fungitos 500mg Tablet:
When taken together the blood levels of ulipristal may be significantly decreased by Fungitos 500mg Tablet, which might impair the effectiveness of the medicine in treating the disease.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Fungitos 500mg Tablet and Ulipristal, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • 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 Fungitos 500mg 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.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Fungitos 500mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as fast heartbeat, increased sweating, flushing or redness of the face.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Fungitos 500mg Tablet is a Category X pregnancy drug and is unsafe for pregnant women as it may cause harm to the fetus.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Fungitos 500mg Tablet is excreted in human milk. Therefore, it is not advised for breastfeeding mothers as it may cause adverse effects in the baby.

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Driving

Caution

Fungitos 500mg Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness, lack of coordination or confusion. Therefore, drive only if you alert after taking Fungitos 500mg Tablet.

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Liver

Caution

Take Fungitos 500mg Tablet with caution if you have liver disease. However, Fungitos 500mg Tablet is not recommended for patients suffering from liver failure.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Fungitos 500mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Fungitos 500mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 2 years. However, for children above 2 years, Fungitos 500mg Tablet should be used only if advised by a doctor.

FAQs

Fungitos 500mg Tablet is used to treat fungal infections of the skin like ringworm, jock itch, athlete’s foot, and fungal infections of nails and hair.
You are not recommended to take Fungitos 500mg Tablet with warfarin as co-administration of these two medicines may change the effects of warfarin. Please consult a doctor if you experience dizziness, unusual bleeding or bruising, blood in urine or stools, vomiting or weakness. Also, contact your doctor before using Fungitos 500mg Tablet with other medicines so that the dose may be adjusted accordingly.
Fungitos 500mg Tablet may damage sperm. Therefore, it is not recommended to father a child while taking Fungitos 500mg Tablet and for 6 months after stopping treatment with Fungitos 500mg Tablet. It is advised to use effective contraceptive measures during this period to avoid pregnancy.
Fungitos 500mg Tablet may increase the skin sensitivity to sunlight. Therefore, avoid or limit exposure to sunlight and sunlamps. You are advised to use sunscreen and wear protective clothing while going out to prevent sunburn. However, if you notice any unusual sensitivity to the sun like a rash while using Fungitos 500mg Tablet, please consult a doctor.
You are not recommended to take oral contraceptive pills with Fungitos 500mg Tablet to prevent pregnancy as it may reduce the effect of oral contraceptive pills. Therefore, you are advised to use other contraceptive methods such as condoms to prevent pregnancy while taking Fungitos 500mg Tablet, and for 4 weeks (in females) and 6 months (in males) after stopping treatment with Fungitos 500mg Tablet.
Yes, fungal infection is a contagious skin condition which spreads from one person to another through direct skin-to-skin contact or by contact with contaminated soil/surfaces and infected animals. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid close direct contact until the infection is clear and avoid sharing things with the infected person as it can also spread the infection.
You are not recommended to stop using Fungitos 500mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may cause recurring infections. Therefore, take Fungitos 500mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Fungitos 500mg Tablet, please consult your doctor.

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