Griseofulvin (Systemic)

Brand Names : Fulvicin P/G, Fulvicin-U/F, Grifulvin V, Grisactin, Grisactin Ultra, Gris-PEG, Fulvicin U/F

Category

• Antifungal, systemic

Description

Griseofulvin (gri-see-oh-FUL-vin) belongs to the group of medicines called antifungals. It is used to treat fungus infections of the skin, hair, fingernails, and toenails. This medicine may be taken alone or used along with medicines that are applied to the skin for fungus infections.

Griseofulvin is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

Oral
• Capsules (U.S.)
• Suspension (U.S.)
• Tablets (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Fulvicin P/G
• Fulvicin-U/F
• Grifulvin V
• Grisactin
• Grisactin Ultra
• Gris-PEG

In Canada -

• Fulvicin U/F

Generic name product may be available in the U.S.