Fulvicin
Indicated to address deep dermatophyte infections to relieve scalp and nail fungal scaling and support tissue clearance.
- Category
- Antifungals
- Active ingredient
- Griseofulvin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Fulvicin, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Fulvicin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
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
indicated to address deep dermatophyte infections to relieve scalp and nail fungal scaling and support tissue clearance.
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
TGA Category X: Embryotoxic and teratogenic. Do not use under any circumstances during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
What you will receive
Fulvicin is the originator brand name, made by Schering-Plough. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Schering-Plough.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Griseofulvin is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.