Griseofulvin (Oral Route)

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Griseofulvin (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Fulvicin P/G
  • Fulvicin-U/F
  • Grifulvin V
  • Gris-PEG

Description

Griseofulvin belongs to the group of medicines called antifungals. It is used to treat fungus infections of the skin, hair, fingernails, and toenails. This medicine may be taken alone or used along with medicines that are applied to the skin for fungus infections.

Griseofulvin is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet
  • Capsule
  • Suspension
Before Using

DR600735

Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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