Griseofulvin for Fungal Skin Infections

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What is griseofulvin used for?

Written by Cerner Multum. What is griseofulvin? Griseofulvin is an antifungal medicine that is used to treat infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch, and fungal infections of the scalp, fingernails, or toenails. Griseofulvin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

How long does griseofulvin take to work?

Griseofulvin will not treat a bacterial or viral infection such as the flu or a common cold. Griseofulvin also will not treat certain types of fungal infections, including yeast infections. It may take up several weeks before your symptoms improve. Nail infections can take several months to clear completely.

Does griseofulvin cause drowsiness?

Griseofulvin oral tablet doesn’t cause drowsiness. However, it can cause other side effects. If these effects are mild, they may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. If they’re more severe or don’t go away, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects.

Is griseofulvin safe?

The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses. Griseofulvin oral tablet is a prescription medication used to treat fungal infections of the hair, nails, and skin.

Is griseofulvin an antifungal metabolite?

Not applicable. Griseofulvin is an antifungal polyketide metabolite produced mainly by ascomycetes. Since it was commercially introduced in 1959, griseofulvin has been used in treating dermatophyte infections.

Is grisovin a fungal?

Grisovin contains as the active ingredient griseofulvin (fine particle) an antifungal produced by Penicillium griseofulvum and other species of Penicillium. Griseofulvin is stable to heat and in water. Chemically, griseofulvin is (1'S,6'R)-7-chloro- 2',4,6-trimethoxy- 6'-methylspiro [benzofuran- 2 (3H'),1'- cyclohexene]-3,4'-dione.

What Is Griseofulvin

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Griseofulvin Information

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