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Generic: Griseofulvin

Form: Tablet 500mg

Indication

Dermatophytosis

Administration

Should be taken with food. Take immediately after meals.

Adult Dose

Oral Dermatophytosis Adult: 0.5-1 g daily in single or divided doses. Treatment duration: 2-8 wk (hair and skin infections); up to 6 mth (fingernail infections); >12 mth (toenail infections).

Child Dose

Oral Dermatophytosis Child: PO 20–25 mg/kg q24h

Contraindication

Severe liver disease; porphyria; monilial infection; SLE; pregnancy.

Mode of Action

Griseofulvin is a fungistatic antibiotic that inhibits fungal cell division at metaphase and binds to human keratin making it resistant to fungal infections. It has activity against common dermatophytes including epidermophyton, Microsporum, or Trichophyton spp.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

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. __NAME__ is to be taken with food.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is an antifungal medication. It stops the growth of fungi by preventing fungal cell division.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ 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.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of __NAME__ 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.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of __NAME__ 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.