Griseofulvin Tablets
This antifungal is formulated to target fungal skin infections, utilized to alleviate tinea infections and to support healthy skin regrowth.
Strengths: 250mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Grisovin
- Therapeutic class
Antifungal
- Pharmacological class
Benzofuran
- Contraindications
hepatic failure; porphyria; pregnancy
- Precautions and warnings
avoid alcohol; use contraception during and for one month after treatment
- Minor side effects
headache; nausea; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
skin rash; fatigue
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
2–4 weeks
- Duration
duration of course
- Storage instructions
Store in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
Warfarin; Oral contraceptives
- Age restrictions
Safe for children with physician supervision.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
Serious side effects
hepatotoxicity — requires immediate medical attention; leukopenia — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
This antifungal is formulated to target fungal skin infections, utilized to alleviate tinea infections and to support healthy skin regrowth.
Mechanism of action
Griseofulvin deposits into keratin precursor cells. It inhibits fungal mitosis by disrupting the spindle structure, preventing the fungus from multiplying and infecting new tissue.
Griseofulvin Tablets
This antifungal is formulated to target fungal skin infections, utilized to alleviate tinea infections and to support healthy skin regrowth.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Griseofulvin
- Listed indication(s): Tinea Capitis, Tinea Corporis, Tinea Pedis
Available option
- 180 tablets - 250 mg1175-250-mg-13922