What is griseofulvin?

Grifulvin V 500 mg Tab
Drug Name: GRISEOFULVIN-ORAL TABLET
Other Brand Names: Fulvicin, Grifulvin V, Gris-Peg, Grisactin
Uses: This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails that do not respond to creams/lotions. Clearing such infections will get rid of symptoms such as itching, red/peeling/scaly skin, and discolored nails. This medication works by stopping the growth of fungi. It does not treat infections due to bacteria or yeast.
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Ok I am going to see a doctor (again soon) and I would like advice on what I should get che...
I have scalp ringworm(tinea capitis) and have had it since 2005. I have taken Griseofulvin...
- Sep 03, 2007
I was told my son has a fungus on his scalp (the culture is not complete yet). He is being ...
Ok so I have a very bad case of athlete's foot. Doc prescribes griseofulvin, which works bu...
My 5 yr old daughter has been diagnosed with tinea corporis and one spot of tinea capitis ~...
- May 11, 2000
My grandson is mixed race (black-white). He has had an unusual sore on his head for severa...