Fulvicin
Griseofulvin tablets for fungal infections of the scalp, skin and nails. It works from within, depositing into newly formed keratin to stop the fungus re-entering.
- Category
- Antifungals
- Active ingredient
- Griseofulvin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg
Fulvicin is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Fulvicin depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Fulvicin details
- Conditions
- Tinea Capitis · Tinea Corporis · Tinea Pedis
- Alternative names
- griseofulvin
- Therapeutic class
- Antifungal Agent
- Pharmacological class
- Mitotic Inhibitor Antifungal
- Contraindications
- porphyria; severe hepatic failure; pregnancy
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; vomiting
- Moderate side effects
- photosensitivity; dizziness; flatulence
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Schering-Plough
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; Warfarin; Oral Contraceptives
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over two years and adults.
Serious side effects
hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; severe leukopenia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Griseofulvin tablets for fungal infections of the scalp, skin and nails. It works from within, depositing into newly formed keratin to stop the fungus re-entering.
Mechanism of action
Disrupts fungal mitotic spindle structures to arrest division, and binds to newly formed keratin to resist further fungal entry.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Embryotoxic and teratogenic. Do not use under any circumstances during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
What you will receive
Fulvicin names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Griseofulvin at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.