Fulvicin
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.
- Category
- Antifungals
- Active ingredient
- Griseofulvin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg
This listing uses Fulvicin as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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
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.
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
Pregnancy: Embryotoxic and teratogenic. Do not use under any circumstances during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
What you will receive
Fulvicin is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Griseofulvin, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.