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Tinea Capitis

Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp, a form of ringworm that is not caused by a worm. It commonly causes a scaly, itchy rash and needs treatment by mouth because the fungus reaches into the hair follicle.

Fulvicin

Griseofulvin

250mg

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.

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Key points

  • Children are most often affected, and the infection spreads through close contact or shared items like combs and hats.
  • Without treatment, the infection may spread across the scalp and cause hair loss in the affected areas.

Medicines listed for Tinea Capitis

The listed product, Fulvicin 250mg tablet, contains griseofulvin, an antifungal used for tinea capitis. Griseofulvin targets the fungi that affect the scalp and hair follicles.

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