GUFIVOR-O TABLET

Product Description

Gufivor-O Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of fungus and is used to treat a wide range of fungal infections. It kills fungi by destroying the fungal cell membrane.

Gufivor-O Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It should be swallowed whole. It should be taken one hour before or one hour after a meal. The dosage and length of treatment will depend on the condition you are being treated for. Sometimes this will be in cycles of use and non-use. To get the most benefit, take this medicine at evenly spaced times and continue using it until your prescription is finished, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days. If you stop treatment too early, the infection may return and if you miss doses you can increase your risk of infections that are resistant to further treatment. Tell your doctor if the infection does not get better or if it gets worse.

The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, vomiting, nausea, and headache. These are not usually serious, but you should call your doctor if you think you might have a severe allergic reaction. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, throat or face, swallowing or breathing problems, feeling dizzy or faint, and nausea. Get emergency help if this happens.

Do not take it if you are pregnant or could become pregnant unless your doctor has told you to. Talk to your doctor before taking it if you have ever had heart failure, a weak immune system (including HIV/AIDS), kidney problems, or liver problems such as yellow skin (jaundice). This medicine may not be suitable for you. If your course of treatment is for more than a month, your doctor may want to check your liver by testing your blood. This medicine may make you dizzy or have blurred vision so do not drive or operate machines until it is safe.

Uses of Gufivor-O Tablet

• Severe fungal infections

Benefits of Gufivor-O Tablet

In Severe fungal infections

Gufivor-O Tablet works by killing the fungi which can cause serious infections. It usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all the fungi and yeast causing the infection are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Gufivor-O Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youïre worried about them

Common side effects of Gufivor-O

• Abnormal liver function tests
• Hallucination
• Slow heart rate
• Altered vision
• Headache
• Nausea
• Rash
• Vomiting
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Sinus inflammation
• Peripheral edema

How to use Gufivor-O Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Gufivor-O Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Gufivor-O Tablet works

Gufivor-O Tablet is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane, thereby treating your skin infection.

Safety advice

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Gufivor-O Tablet.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Gufivor-O Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Gufivor-O Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

UNSAFE

Gufivor-O Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Gufivor-O Tablet may cause blurring of vision or uncomfortable sensitivity to light and this may impair your ability to drive.

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Gufivor-O Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Gufivor-O Tablet is recommended.

CAUTION

Gufivor-O Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Gufivor-O Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.