PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET GRISOL is used for the treat

"Athlete's foot" is a fungus ir

GRISOL "1% ^{Spray So|ut}l^on your feet and often in betwe (Griseofulvin) to the side and sole of the fe

READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT ^andc^an^easi^{|y spread by} c°

CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU. ^{ln changmg roo}i^T,k_l^a

up the fungus grows ouickly

ment of "athlete's foot". Can you use GRISOL with other medicines?

^{fection that appears on} Please tell your pharmacist if you are taking or ^{en the toes and can spread} have recently taken any other medicines, including ^et. ^{It is hi}g^{hly infec}t^ious medicines obtained without a prescription. ntact and is often picked up

nd showers. Once picked Will there be any problems with driving and

in the warm and moist using machines?

This medicine is available without prescription. However, areas. Symptoms include itc you still need to use GRISOL carefully to get the best results and sometimes with pain. from it.

-    Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. 2. BEFORE YOU USE GRI

-    Ask your pharmacist if you need more information Do not _use GRISOL if_: or advice

• You are allergic to griss

-    See a doctor or pharmacist if you do not see signs i_ngredi_ents _of GRISOL

^hing, ^scaly ^{or crackin}g ^skin GRISOL does not affect driving or using machines.

_SOL 3. HOW TO USE GRISOL

The usual dose is one spray once a day. If the infection is severe or widespread affecting the sides or soles of i°^{fulvin or an}y ^{of the} your feet, the dose should be increased to three sprays

a day.

of improvement within two weeks or your

•    You are pregnant or plan

condition worsens.

•    You are breast feeding.

- If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, It is important to get advice frc please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any of the above c

In this leaflet: Please take care with G

1. What GRISOL is and what it is used for? • GRISOL should only be

ning on becoming pregnant.

You should check with your pharmacist if you are not sure about the dose

^{m your doctor or pharmacist} To apply GRISOL to the infected area, please follow ^onditions. the following steps:

_ISOL • Remove the cap

• Before using the spray on your feet, direct one

applied to the feet.

2.    Before you use GRISOL • GRISOL is for external

3.    How to use GRISOL • Do not spray GRISOL ont

4.    Possible side effects ^{or near} y^{our e}y^es, r

5.    How to store GRISOL • ^{Do not swallow GRISO}

6.    Further information • ^Keep ^{container awa}y ^fr

If GRISOL is accidentally spr

dose at a piece of waste paper or tissue to make J^{se only}. sure the spray nozzle is working properly. ^{o a}n^{y ot}h^{er par}ts ^{of the body} • Wash and dry thoroughly the affected areas on n^hi ^{or other} seⁿs^{itive area}s. your feet. Remove any broken skin before .. spraying with GRISOL. It may be easier to hold _{om na}k_ed fl_ame the toes apart to reveal the area to be treated.

Hold the bottle two inches away from the skin ^{ayed into the eyes}, ^the pointing the nozzle in the correct direction.

1. WHAT GRISOL IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR? ^{area should be washed thor}

GRISOL contains the active ingredient griseofulvin. ^{Use in children:} Griseofulvin is a member of a group of medicines called Do not use in children under " "antifungals". GRISOL works by killing the fungi that lack of information on use of t causes athlete's foot. Fungal infection of the skin may without pharmacist's advice. P cause itching and soreness. pharmacist if your child reouir

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oughly with cool tap water.

• Deliver the dose by a single press of the button. If more than one dose is reouired, allow each dose

6 years of age. There is a ^{to dr}y ^{before a}pp^lyⁱⁿg ^{the next}. his product in children • After spraying, wait for a few minutes before putting lease ask advice from your on your socks or shoes to give the spray time to dry. es treatment for athlete's foot.

If you do not see signs of improvement within two weeks 5. HOW TO STORE GRIS or your condition worsens, see your doctor or pharmacist.

Keep this and all medicine

Your condition should improve and disappear within 2 to

reach and sight of children

4 weeks. lo prevent the athlete s foot recurring, you

should continue treatment for ten days after signs of the Do not store above 25°C. infection have disappeared.

Keep bottle in outer carton.

OL CONTAINER Manufacturer

n a safe place out of the Pharmasol Ltd, North Way, Walworth Industrial Estate,

Andover, Hants, SP10 5AZ, U.K.

For any information about this medicine, please contact the Marketing Authorisation Holder.

What if GRISOL is accidentally swallowed? Keep the container away fr< GRISOL should not be taken by mouth. If GRISOL is ^{from direct li}a^{ht and heat}-accidentally swallowed, contact your nearest hospital ^{are highly flammable}. ^a|w casualty department or tell your doctor immediately. ^{an upright position}.

^{Take the bottle with} y^{ou so that the medicine can be} Do not use GRISOL after tl ^identified. stated on the bottle. The ex

date of that month. Return

If you foraet to use GRISOL

3m naked flame. Protect Product Licence Number PL 14308/0001 The contents of GRISOL ays store the container in

¹ HOW CAN YOU HELP TREAT AND PREVENT

ATHLETE'S FOOT?

ie ex^pir^y d^e ^th"¹ |^s _t It is important that you have got good foot hygiene. oiry date refers to the last

There are a number of things you can do to help prevent

any unused GRISOL to your

athlete s foot including:

Use it as soon as you remember. Use the next dose at the usual time and carry on as normal. It is important

6. FURTHER INFORMATI

to use GRISOL regularly once a day as stopping

treatment too soon can result in infection returning. What GRISOL contains

GRISOL contains 400 micrc

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS spray. The other (inactive) i

acetone, isopropyl alcohol

• Wash and dry feet daily, carefully without

On rubbing. Scratching may cause further damage

and help spread of infection. Keeping feet dry especially between toes prevents the fungi from sgrams of griseofulvin per g^rowing ^{in moist c}°^nditi°^ns. ngredients of GRISOL are • Avoid wearing same clothes or shoes every day. and benzyl alcohol. This helps to prevent the build up of sweat which

like all medicines, GRISOL spray can cause side effects. What GRISOL looks like

Use of the spray can sometimes cause skin irritation. ^{of the pack} You may feel a stinging or burning after applying the GRISOL spray is supplied in spray. This problem usually disappears after a few days fitted with a spray pump an treatment. GRISOL contains alcohol and may cause Each bottle is packed in an stinging when used on broken skin. If the problem containing a patient inform persists or gets worse, or if you notice any side effects

encourages the fungus to grow in moist conditions. ^{and content} • Wear cotton socks and appropriate shoes such as

trainers that keep your feet cool and dry and which a 20 ml amber glass bottle allow the feet to breathe. ^{d a protective plastic cap}. • Avoid sharing towels and clothes to prevent ^outer c^ar^{dboard carton} catching or passing on the infection.

^{ation leaflet}. ^ Wash towels and clothes frequently to avoid

re-infection.

not listed in this leaflet, discontinue the treatment and

Marketing Authorisatio

tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Transdermal Ltd, 35 Grimwc Croydon, CR0 5DJ

Tel: +44 (0)208 654 2251 Fax: +44 (0)208 654 2252

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n ^Holder • Avoid walking barefoot in changing rooms or d_e A_venue shower areas. Wear flip-flops in communal

changing rooms.

• Do not wear someone else's shoes.

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