What is griseofulvin Ultramicrosize used for?
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.
What is the difference between griseofulvin Microsize and Ultramicrosize?
Agent of choice Oral absorption of griseofulvin differs by product. Absorption of ultramicrosize products (Gris-PEG, 125 mg, 250 mg tablets) is nearly complete, whereas absorption of microsize products (Grifulvin V suspension and 500 mg tablets) is less, approximately 25% to 70%.
What type of drug is griseofulvin Ultramicrosize?
Griseofulvin is an antifungal medication. It treats many common skin, hair, and nail fungal infections.
How long does it take for griseofulvin to start working?
How Long Does it Take for Griseofulvin to Work? Symptoms may noticeably improve in a few days, but it usually takes about two to four weeks for skin infections and four to six weeks for hair and scalp infections to be completely gone.
Is griseofulvin an antibiotic?
Griseofulvin is an oral antibiotic that is used to treat fungal infections of the skin, body, hair/beard, or nails.
When should I take griseofulvin?
Griseofulvin is best taken with or after meals, especially fatty ones (e.g., whole milk or ice cream). This lessens possible stomach upset and helps to clear up the infection by helping your body absorb the medicine better.
Can griseofulvin Ultramicrosize be crushed?
Griseofulvin will not eradicate the bacterial or monilial infection. Gris-PEG® tablets may be swallowed whole or crushed and sprinkled onto 1 tablespoonful of applesauce and swallowed immediately without chewing.
How effective is griseofulvin?
When all 7 studies were pooled, the overall mean effective cure (negative KOH and culture) of griseofulvin at 4 to 6 weeks posttreatment was 73.4% +/- 7% (7 studies, n = 438 patients). Higher efficacy rates appeared to be reported with the use of higher dosages of griseofulvin (> 18 mg/kg/d).
What is griseofulvin used to cure?
Griseofulvin belongs to the group of medicines called antifungals. It is used to treat fungus infections of the body, feet, groin and thighs, scalp, skin, fingernails, and toenails. This medicine may be taken alone or used along with medicines that are applied to the skin for fungus infections.
Is griseofulvin safe?
All five drugs appear relatively safe, however, only griseofulvin has a long track record of safety, is Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for the treatment of tinea capitis in children, and has the least known drug interactions.