Fulvicin
Utilized to alleviate fungal infections of the skin and hair, formulated to support the eradication of dermatophytes by inhibiting cell division.
Strengths: 250mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Fulcin; Fulicin; Grifulvin; Grisovin; Likuden
- Therapeutic class
Antifungal
- Pharmacological class
Benzofuran
- Precautions and warnings
avoid direct sunlight exposure; complete the full course of treatment
- Minor side effects
headache; nausea; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
rash; fatigue; insomnia
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Schering-Plough
- Onset Time
2–4 weeks
- Duration
4–8 weeks
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature. Keep container closed.
- Drug interactions
alcohol; warfarin; oral contraceptives
- Age restrictions
Available for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: not recommended. Breastfeeding: consult doctor.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to griseofulvin; porphyria; severe hepatic impairment; pregnancy
Serious side effects
hepatotoxicity — requires immediate medical attention; lupus erythematosus — requires immediate medical attention; neutropaenia — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Utilized to alleviate fungal infections of the skin and hair, formulated to support the eradication of dermatophytes by inhibiting cell division.
Mechanism of action
Griseofulvin is an antifungal agent that deposits in keratin precursor cells. It inhibits fungal cell mitosis by disrupting the mitotic spindle structure, effectively stopping the invasion of skin, hair, and nails by fungal organisms.
Fulvicin
Utilized to alleviate fungal infections of the skin and hair, formulated to support the eradication of dermatophytes by inhibiting cell division.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Griseofulvin
- Listed indication(s): Dermatophytosis, Tinea Capitis, Tinea Corporis, Onychomycosis
Available option
- 180 tablets - 250 mg250-250-mg-3033