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Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets

Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets is used for:

Treating ringworm infections of the skin, hair, and nails. It is also used to treat athlete"s foot and "barber"s itch." It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets is an antifungal agent. It works by making the skin more resistant to fungal growth.

Do NOT use Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets
• you have liver failure or a blood disease (eg, porphyria)
• you are pregnant

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets:

Some medical conditions may interact with Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have liver disease or lupus

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), cyclosporine, oral contraceptives (birth control pills), salicylates (eg, aspirin), or theophyllines (eg, aminophylline) because their effectiveness may be decreased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets:

Use Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets with food or milk.
• To clear up your infection completely, continue taking Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets for the full course of treatment even if you feel better in a few days. Do not miss any doses.
• If you miss a dose of Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets.

Important safety information:

• Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets may cause dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets. Using Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
• It is important to use Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets for the full course of treatment. Failure to do so may decrease the effectiveness of Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets and increase the risk that the fungus will no longer be sensitive to Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets and will not be able to be treated by this or certain other antibiotics in the future.
• Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets.
• Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period.
• It is important to practice good hygiene during and after use to prevent reinfection.
• Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets may decrease the effectiveness of your birth control pill. To prevent pregnancy, be sure to use an additional form of birth control while using Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets.
• Use Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 3 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets if you are pregnant. If you suspect that you could be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Diarrhea; difficulty sleeping; dizziness; fatigue; headache; nausea; stomach upset; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); confusion; disruption of performance of routine activities; hives; skin rash; white patches in the mouth.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Store Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets 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 Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Gris-PEG Microsize/Ultramicrosize Tablets. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.