Griseofulvin is an antibiotic derived from a species of Penicillium. Major indications for Griseofulvin V are:
Tinea capitis (ringworm of the scalp) Tinea corporis (ringworm of the body) Tinea pedis (athlete's foot) Tinea unguium (onychomycosis; ringworm of the nails) Tinea cruris (ringworm of the thigh) Tinea barbae (barber's itch)
Griseofulvin V inhibits the growth of those genera of fungi that commonly cause ringworm infections of the hair, skin, and nails, such as:
Note: Prior to therapy, the type of fungi responsible for the infection should be identified. The use of the drug is not justified in minor or trivial infections which will respond to topical antifungal agents alone. It is not effective in:
Bacterial infections Candidiasis (Moniliasis) Histoplasmosis Actinomycosis Sporotrichosis Chromoblastomycosis Coccidioidomycosis North American Blastomycosis Cryptococcosis (Torulosis) Tinea versicolor Nocardiosis
Dailymed."Griseofulvin, ultramicrosize: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Can Griseofulvin be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Can Griseofulvin be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Griseofulvin be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Griseofulvin, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Griseofulvin. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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Patient reported useful
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Patient reported side effects
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One patient reported price estimates
Do you think The Price of Griseofulvin is Worth It? Do you feel you paid higher than the value you got from it after usage? According to reports from gmedication.com users, on whether the Griseofulvin medicine is affordable, users shared different opinions on the question. The views concerning the price of the medicine were based on some factors like the brand the patient bought, the price compared to its level of effectiveness, the nation or country where the medicine is sold, and the amount of money the patient has. For users who are of the opinion that the medicine is unaffordable, they may have to consider a medicine with another brand in a bid to reduce cost.
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Expensive
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100.0%
Patient reported frequency of use
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Three patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Griseofulvin May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
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201-500mg
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66.7%
501mg-1g
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One patient reported time for results
How long will I use Griseofulvin before I begin to notice the effect? According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 3 month and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Griseofulvin. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Griseofulvin kindly click here
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3 month
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Patient reported administration
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One patient reported age
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30-45
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