Profulvin 500 Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Profulvin 500 Tablet is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, nails, scalp, or hair. This medicine is usually used when other medicines have failed to clear up the infection or are not appropriate. It kills the fungi and prevents them from growing on your skin.
Profulvin 500 Tablet should be taken with food. This will help your body to absorb the medicine. Take it regularly and at the same time each day. Follow the doctor's instructions carefully to get the most benefit. You should not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, skin rash, nausea, and diarrhea. If they do not go away or worsen, you should contact your doctor. Some people may also experience dizziness, you should not drive or operate heavy machines if this happens.
Before using Profulvin 500 Tablet, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your heart or liver. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other medicines you are taking. So let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not use this medicine as it can cause harm to the baby. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine.
Profulvin 500 Tablet should be taken with food. This will help your body to absorb the medicine. Take it regularly and at the same time each day. Follow the doctor's instructions carefully to get the most benefit. You should not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, skin rash, nausea, and diarrhea. If they do not go away or worsen, you should contact your doctor. Some people may also experience dizziness, you should not drive or operate heavy machines if this happens.
Before using Profulvin 500 Tablet, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your heart or liver. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other medicines you are taking. So let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not use this medicine as it can cause harm to the baby. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine.
Uses of Profulvin Tablet
Benefits of Profulvin Tablet
In Fungal infections
Profulvin 500 Tablet works by killing and stopping the growth of fungus that is causing the infection. It helps treat infections of the skin, nails, hair, or scalp. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Side effects of Profulvin 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 you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Profulvin
- Headache
- Skin rash
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
How to use Profulvin 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. Profulvin 500 Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Profulvin Tablet works
Profulvin 500 Tablet is an antifungal medication. It stops the growth of fungi by preventing fungal cell division.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Profulvin 500 Tablet.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Profulvin 500 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Profulvin 500 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Profulvin 500 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Profulvin 500 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Profulvin 500 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Profulvin 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Profulvin 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Profulvin 500 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. Regular monitoring of liver function test may be advised while the patient is taking this medicine.
Use of Profulvin 500 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease. Regular monitoring of liver function test may be advised while the patient is taking this medicine.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Profulvin 500 Tablet
₹11.6/Tablet
Ecovin 500 Tablet
Brinton Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹15.3/tablet
32% costlier
Ulvin 500 Tablet
Seagull Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd
₹13.3/tablet
15% costlier
Zorbax 500mg Tablet
Ajanta Pharma Ltd
₹14.8/tablet
28% costlier
Grisovin-FP 500mg Tablet
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹3.96/tablet
66% cheaper
Dermonorm 500mg Tablet
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹3.51/tablet
70% cheaper
Quick tips
- Take it with food to help your body absorb the medicine.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Profulvin 500 Tablet may cause dizziness.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Profulvin 500 Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and headaches.
- It can make you more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors.
- It can make birth control pills less effective. Use an additional method of contraception while taking Profulvin 500 Tablet.
- Do not take Profulvin 500 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzofurans derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Antifungal Others
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Profulvin 500 Tablet
Once A Day
61%
Twice A Day
35%
Once A Week
4%
What are you using Profulvin Tablet for?
Fungal infect*
100%
*Fungal infections
How much was the improvement?
Poor
48%
Average
29%
Excellent
24%
What were the side-effects while using Profulvin 500 Tablet?
Skin rash
23%
Dizziness
23%
Nausea
23%
Headache
15%
No Side Effec*
8%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Profulvin Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Profulvin 500 Tablet on price
Average
73%
Not Expensive
27%
FAQs
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Profulvin 500 Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Profulvin 500 Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose at the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Q. Is Profulvin 500 Tablet effective?
Profulvin 500 Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Profulvin 500 Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. Is Profulvin 500 Tablet a steroid?
No, Profulvin 500 Tablet is not a steroid. It is a medicine that is used to kill a wide variety of infection-causing fungus. It is applied on the affected skin or nails to treat fungal infections of the skin and nails.
Q. Can Profulvin 500 Tablet cause any local reaction or rashes?
Yes, the use of Profulvin 500 Tablet may cause allergic reactions, but the probability is unknown. Such allergic reaction is not very common and is likely to occur in only susceptible or sensitive individuals. Immediately contact your doctor if you experience such reactions.
Q. Is Profulvin 500 Tablet safe?
Profulvin 500 Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Want to share the information?
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Bennett JE. Antifungal Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1585-86.
- Sheppard D, Lampiris HW. Antifungal Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 842.
- Robertson DB, Maibach HI. Dermatologic Pharmacology. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 1052-53.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 642-43.
- Medscape. Grisofulvin. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Grisofulvin. Los angeles, California: Ortho Dermatologics; 2011. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Prism Life Sciences Ltd
Address: 10th floor, 'A' Wing, Great Eastern Summit, Sector - 15, CBD Belapur, Sector 15, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400614
Country of origin: India
The list of available options shown with the same composition has been prepared upon the advice of registered medical practitioners, pharmacists affiliated with TATA 1MG. TATA 1MG does not promote any pharmaceutical product of any particular company, and all recommendations are based on the medical opinion, advisories from specialist medical and pharmaceutical professionals.
The list of available options shown with the same composition has been prepared upon the advice of registered medical practitioners, pharmacists affiliated with TATA 1MG. TATA 1MG does not promote any pharmaceutical product of any particular company, and all recommendations are based on the medical opinion, advisories from specialist medical and pharmaceutical professionals.
Lab tests offered by us
Related/Popular tests
23 people bought this recently₹116
Inclusive of all taxes
MRP₹119.85 3% OFF
10.0 tablets in 1 strip
SOLD OUT
Notify me
Available options
Available options
Same salt composition:Griseofulvin (500mg)
Same salt composition
Verified by doctors
Popularly bought
Trusted quality
Why buy these from 1mg?