Gris-Peg

Gris-PEG is prescribed for the treating ringworm infections of the skin, hair, and nails. It is also used to treat athlete’s foot and “barber’s itch.” Gris-PEG Ultramicrosize Tablets is an antifungal agent. It works by making the skin more resistant to fungal growth. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

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Gris-Peg 125 mg - 30 Tabs	$111.59
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Gris-Peg 125 mg - 90 Tabs	$217.46

How Taken:
Children: Approximately 3.3 mg per pound of body weight per day is an effective dose for most children. Adults: Daily administration of 330 mg (as a single dose or in divided amounts) will give a satisfactory response. Accurate diagnosis of the infecting organism is essential.

Warnings Precautions:
Notify your doctor if you develop lupus erythematosus (a form of rheumatism) or a lupus-like condition. Signs and symptoms of lupus include arthritis, red butterfly rash over the nose and cheeks, tiredness, weakness, sensitivity to sunlight, and skin eruptions. Because Gris-PEG can make you sensitive to light, avoid exposure to intense natural or artificial sunlight. If you are being treated with Gris-PEG for an extended period of time, your doctor should perform regular tests, including periodic monitoring of kidney function, liver function, and blood cell production. Gris-PEG has not been proved safe and effective for the prevention of fungal infections. Gris-PEG may decrease the effectiveness of birth-control pills. Use additional protection while you are taking Gris-PEG. Women should avoid becoming pregnant while they are taking the drug. Men should wait at least 6 months after finishing therapy with Gris-PEG before they father a child.

Missed Dose:
Do not take 2 doses at once. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.

Side Effects:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. When adverse reactions occur, they are most commonly of the hypersensitivity type such as skin rashes, urticaria, erythema multiform-like drug reactions, and rarely, angioneurotic edema, and may necessitate withdrawal of therapy and appropriate countermeasures. Other side effects reported occasionally are oral thrush, nausea, vomiting, epigastria distress, diarrhea, headache, fatigue, dizziness, insomnia, mental confusion, and impairment of performance of routine activities. Administration of the drug should be discontinued if granulocytopenia occur. When rare, serious reactions occur with Gris-PEG, they are usually associated with high dosages, long periods of therapy, or both. Paresthesias of the hands and feet have been reported rarely after extended therapy.

Storage:
Store Gris-PEG at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Gris-PEG out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Overdose:
If you suspect an overdose of Gris-PEG, seek emergency medical treatment immediately. Any medication taken in excess can have dangerous consequences.

More Information:
Gris-PEG Ultramicrosize Tablets is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people. Gris-PEG may intensify the effects of alcohol. If you drink alcohol while taking this medication, your heart may start beating faster and your skin may be flushed. If Gris-PEG is taken with certain other drugs, the effects could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Gris-PEG with the following: Blood-thinning drugs such as Coumadin, Barbiturates such as Phenobarbital, Oral Contraceptives. If you have any questions about Gris-PEG Ultramicrosize Tablets, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

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