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Griseofulvin

Griseofulvin is an oral antifungal used for selected dermatophyte infections of skin, hair or nails. It does not treat every fungal species. Listed uses include dermatophytosis, tinea corporis and onychomycosis.

Grisactin

Dermatophytosis

250mg

Griseofulvin 250mg tablets, used for dermatophytosis. It settles into keratin precursor cells, which then resist fungal invasion as they grow out.

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Fulvicin

Dermatophytosis, Tinea Capitis, Tinea Corporis

250mg

Griseofulvin 250mg tablets, used for dermatophytosis, tinea capitis, tinea corporis and onychomycosis. It deposits in keratin precursor cells.

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Grifulvin V

Tinea Capitis, Tinea Corporis, Tinea Pedis

250mg

Grifulvin V is griseofulvin 250mg tablets for tinea capitis, tinea corporis and tinea pedis. It binds microtubular proteins and disrupts the mitotic spindle.

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Grifulvin

Dermatophytosis, Tinea Capitis, Tinea Corporis

250mg

Griseofulvin 250mg tablets, used for dermatophytosis, tinea capitis, tinea corporis and tinea pedis. It binds tubulin, so fungal cells stop dividing.

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Key points

  • Diagnosis matters because yeasts and non-fungal nail disorders will not respond appropriately.
  • Griseofulvin can affect hormonal contraception and anticoagulants through enzyme induction.
  • Pregnancy must be avoided according to product-specific reproductive precautions.

Listings are for comparison only; suitability and supply depend on fungal diagnosis, prescription, interaction and pharmacy checks.

Important safety checks

Review pregnancy plans, liver disease, lupus, porphyria, alcohol, anticoagulants and contraception. Treatment duration differs by site and should follow diagnosis.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for blistering skin, facial swelling, breathing difficulty, yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, severe weakness or unusual bruising.

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