Uses of Griseofulvin

Griseofulvin is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, scalp, hair, groin, feet, or nails where topical therapy is not suitable or has failed to treat the condition.

Therapeutic Category

Griseofulvin: Anti-fungal drugs

How Griseofulvin works

Griseofulvin inhibits the growth of fungi by binding to a part of the fungus causing the infection in the body. This stops the fungus from multiplying. It also prevents fungus from spreading to new cells. These actions cause the fungal infection to shed completely.

Common side effects of Griseofulvin

• Headache
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea, vomiting
• Stomach discomfort

When to consult your doctor

• In case of accidental overdosage or ingestion
• In case of sore, painful, swollen skin, and joints, butterfly rash (attack of Systemic Lupus Erythematous), severe skin reactions, including severe reddening of the skin, raised, itchy, painful skin rash
• In case of changes to your liver, with signs such as lower back pain, very pale urine, yellowing of the skin and / or the whites of the eyes
• If you experience blistering and peeling of the skin, lumpy skin, with or without a weeping liquid, reddening and burning of the skin

Health Tips for Griseofulvin

• Griseofulvin can be taken with food to help improve absorption. Take the medication at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level in your body. Do not alter the dosage or stop taking it without consulting your healthcare provider
• Alcohol may interact with Griseofulvin and increase the risk of side effects. It's best to avoid alcohol while taking this medication
• Griseofulvin is not recommended for use in pregnant or planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding women