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Grille Cream

Manufactured byTRENDS PHARMA PVT LTD
ContainsTolnaftate
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Grille Cream is an effective antifungal medication used to treat infections caused by fungi. It is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and infections caused by ringworm.
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Substitutes

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Grille Cream

Skin irritation

Stinging sensation at application site

Sensitisation of skin

Uses of Grille Cream

What is it prescribed for?

Athlete's foot

This medicine is used for the treatment of fungal skin infections of the feet.

Jock itch

This medicine is used for the treatment of fungal infections of the skin around the inner thighs, genitals, and buttocks.

Ringworm infection

This medicine is used to treat infections caused by fungi on the nails, skin, and scalp.

Tinea Versicolor

This medicine is used to treat the fungal infection that causes discolored patches of skin and pale spots on the upper back and shoulders.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to tolnaftate or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

General warnings

Use in Children

This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.

For external use only

This medicine is meant for external use only. Apply on the affected skin as recommended. Avoid contact with the eyes and mouth.

Other medicines

Grille Cream may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Use/Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

An overdose of this medicine is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Use/Apply this medicine following all instructions/directions mentioned on the package insert or the leaflet. Do not take/use in larger or smaller amounts than advised. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any severe adverse effects.

Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine works by stopping the production of a certain vital component required for the fungal cell wall. This results in the disruption of cell membrane formation process and growth of the organism are stunted.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Topical antifungals

Schedule

OTC

Boots Dual Action Athlete's Foot Spray - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (eMC) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2018 [cited 6 September 2018]. Available from:

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/6733/smpc

DailyMed - TINACTIN- tolnaftate cream [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2018 [cited 6 September 2018]. Available from:

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0a80a5b0-3216-46f6-8801-7066ef59aee4

Scholl Athlete's Foot Powder - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (eMC) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2018 [cited 6 September 2018]. Available from:

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/1311/smpc

Tolnaftate - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 6 September 2018]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00525

Tolnaftate: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2018 [cited 6 September 2018]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682617.html

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Information on this page was last updated on 17 Sep 2019

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