Griseofulvin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Griseofulvin Benefits & Uses

Griseofulvin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)

Other Benefits

Nail Fungus
Tinea Versicolor
Ringworm (Read More - Home Remedies for Ringworm)

Griseofulvin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose for microsize formulation, for course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose for microsize formulation, for course duration follow doctor's advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose for microsize formulation, for course duration follow doctor's advice
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose for microsize formulation, for course duration follow doctor's advice

Griseofulvin Related Warnings

Is the use of Griseofulvin safe for pregnant women?

Griseofulvin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Griseofulvin safe during breastfeeding?

Griseofulvin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Griseofulvin on the Kidneys?

Griseofulvin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Griseofulvin on the Liver?

Griseofulvin has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Griseofulvin on the Heart?

Using Griseofulvin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Griseofulvin with Other Drugs

Griseofulvin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Warfarin

Moderate

Caffeine

Phenobarbital

Aspirin

Griseofulvin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Griseofulvin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Griseofulvin

Is this Griseofulvin habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Griseofulvin has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Griseofulvin. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Griseofulvin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Griseofulvin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Griseofulvin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Griseofulvin

Griseofulvin may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Griseofulvin

Information about the interaction of Griseofulvin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Griseofulvin

Question over 4 years ago

Does Griseofulvin treat bacterial infections?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Griseofulvin does not treat bacterial infection. It is an antifungal medicine and can treat only fungal infection.

Question about 4 years ago

Does Griseofulvin cause weight gain?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

No, Griseofulvin does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight gain after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss about it with your doctor.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Griseofulvin cause hair loss?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Griseofulvin does not cause hair loss. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual hair loss after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

How to take Griseofulvin?

Dr. K. M. Bhatt MBBS, PG Dip , Cardiology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Physician, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine

Take Griseofulvin once a day after the meal or as advised/prescribed by your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

How does Griseofulvin work?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Griseofulvin works by inhibiting the fungus cells to infecting the newly formed skin, nails, and hair. Thus in this way it prevets us from skin and other related infections.