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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Gefulvin Forte
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Gefulvin Forte uses
Gefulvin Forte information
Gefulvin Forte is a drug which helps your organism fight against fungal problems. This product acts against fungal invasions just like a normal antibiotic would do against a bacterial infection.
Gefulvin Forte indications
Gefulvin Forte is for external use; it helps one get rid of fungal invasions of your skin, nails and hair. These infections may lead to the following disorders:
athlete's foot
jock itch
barber's itch
You can also use Gefulvin Forte to treat other infections that haven't been mentioned here.
Gefulvin Forte warnings
You might not want to use Gefulvin Forte if you suffer from at least one of the following conditions:
porphyria
If you are allergic to the medication:liver disease
If you do suffer from one of these conditions you should first consult with your doctor before starting a treatment with Gefulvin Forte, as it is necessary that your physician adjust your dosage or at least monitor your condition during the treatment.
Gefulvin Forte is a Category C of the FDA pregnancy, therefore it is not known fore sure if taking this drug will harm your unborn child. If you are or might be pregnant during treatment you should not take the medicine without your physician's permission.
It is also not known whether Gefulvin Forte can pass into breast milk. You should first ask for your doctor's consent before taking the drug in case you are nursing a baby.
Gefulvin Forte could affect your sperm count and even your sperm production. Before starting a this medication treatment you should ask for your doctor's opinion.
Gefulvin Forte intake guidelines
You must use Gefulvin Forte exactly how your physician described it to you. If you have any further questions about the treatment, you should discuss them with your doctor, a nurse or even a pharmacist.
Each dose you take of this medicine must be accompanied by with a glass of water. You may take Gefulvin Forte without eating first but the maximum effect is ensured if you combine the medicine with food.
During the treatment you must take Gefulvin Forte regularly. You shouldn't abandon treatment without first consulting with your doctor even if your symptoms have alleviated. You should make sure that you take the right dose of this drug. The product must be stored away from heat and moisture.
Gefulvin Forte dosage
The proper Gefulvin Forte dosage should be prescribed by your doctor because the needed dosage may vary from one person to another due to a great variety of factors. You should not alter the dosage of this product that your physician has given you because this may alter the drug's effects and it also might lead to accidental overdose.
Gefulvin Forte overdose
Overdose of Gefulvin Forte may include the following symptoms:
vomiting
nausea
diarrhea
headache
confusion
numbness and tingling
If you happen to experience these symptoms you should seek medical attention immediately or get in touch with "poison control". You should also inform your doctor of this event.
Gefulvin Forte missed dose
You should not miss any of the prescribed doses of Gefulvin Forte. If you happen to miss one take the drug as soon as possible. Afterwards it is recommended that you should take the rest of the doses in equal time intervals until you can go back to your initial dosing programme.
Gefulvin Forte side effects
Treatment with Gefulvin Forte may result in the following unpleasant allergic reactions and side effects:
closing of your throat
difficulty in breathing
hives
the swelling of your lips, face or tongue
If you have at least one of these symptoms, stop the medication treatment and inform your physician.
Gefulvin Forte may also lead to some other less dangerous side effects which occur more often:
white patches throughout your mouth
nausea, diarrhea, vomiting
headache, tiredness and dizziness
confusion
insomnia
numbness or tingling of your feet or hands
period irregularities
If you have some of these symptoms, you can continue using the medicine but you should immediately inform your doctor.
Of course, there are some other side effects which can affect you while taking Gefulvin Forte. If you happen to experience anything unusual that might be caused by your the drug you should immediately inform your doctor.
Gefulvin Forte drug reactions
Gefulvin Forte can interact with the following drugs:
birth control pills
oral anticoagulants
salicylates
barbiturates
cyclosporine
This medication can interact with other drugs too, that is why it is best that your doctor should know if you are taking any other medications during your Gefulvin Forte treatment.
Gefulvin Forte pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs:
Gefulvin Forte available forms, composition, doses:
Composition is the list of ingredients which combinedly form a medicine. Both active ingredients and inactive ingredients form the composition. The active ingredient gives the desired therapeutic effect whereas the inactive ingredient helps in making the medicine stable.
Doses are various strengths of the medicine like 10mg, 20mg, 30mg and so on. Each medicine comes in various doses which is decided by the manufacturer, that is, pharmaceutical company. The dose is decided on the severity of the symptom or disease.